Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Case Porosity Repair
Some external leaks are caused by case porosity in non-pressurized areas.
- Thoroughly clean the area to be repaired with a cleaning solvent. Air dry the area.
- Using instructions from the manufacturer, mix a sufficient amount of an epoxy to make the repair.
- Apply the epoxy. A clean, dry soldering acid brush can be used to clean the area and also to apply the epoxy cement. Make certain that the area to be repaired is fully covered.
- Allow the epoxy cement to cure for three hours before assembling the components.
- Repeat the fluid leak diagnosis procedures.
Warning:
Epoxy adhesive may cause skin irritations and eye damage. Read and follow all information on the container label as provided by the manufacturer.
Other materials:
Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Visually inspect the adjuster actuator spring (1) for the following conditions:
Excessive stretching
Excessive bending
Excessive corrosion
Broken
Missing
If any of the conditions listed were found, the adjuster actu ...
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/ Description
CH-24319-B
CH-43631
J-24319-B
J-43631
Ball Joint Remover
CH-50559
Wheel Hub / Bearing Remover / Installer Kit
CH-5 ...
Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement
Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
1
Rear Spring
Proced ...
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