Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Brake Pipe and Hose Inspection
Warning:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components
Caution.
- Visually inspect all of the brake pipes for the following conditions:
- Kinks, incorrect routing, missing or damaged retainers
- Leaking fittings, excessive corrosion
If any of the brake pipes exhibited any of the conditions listed, then the identified
pipe, or pipes, require replacement.
Ensure that the vehicle axles are correctly supported at ride height in order
to maintain the proper relationship of the flexible brake hoses to the chassis.
Visually inspect all of the flexible brake hoses for the following conditions:
- Kinks (1), improper routing, twists, chafing, missing or damaged retainers
- Leaking connections, perished, cracked, blistered, brittle or bulging hoses
If any of the flexible brake hoses exhibited any of the conditions listed, then
the identified flexible brake hose, or hoses require replacement.
Squeeze the flexible brake hoses with firm finger pressure to inspect for soft
spots (2), indicating an internal restriction. Inspect the entire length of each
flexible brake hose.
If any of the flexible brake hoses were found to have soft spots (2), then the
identified flexible brake hose, or hoses require replacement.
Special Tools
CH-45405 Brake Pipe Flaring Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Warning: Always use do ...
Removal Procedure
Remove the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) and bracket assembly.
Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement.
Remove the BPMV boltsR ...
Other materials:
Driving on Snow or Ice
Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating
less traction or grip.
Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting
in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads
can be treated with sa ...
Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Installation
Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Installation
Callout
Component Name
1
Control Solenoid Valve Assembly Filter Plate
Caution: Use care when removing or installing the filter plate
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Transmission Case Assemble (Gen 1)
Special Tools
3-9506289 Universal Adapter
J-840733 Driver
R-0007758 Holding Fixture
R-0007761 Universal Handle
R-0007770 Holding Fixture Adapter Plates
T-9804669 Seal Installer
T-0307000 Extractor and Driver Fixture
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
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