Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Drive Belt Replacement
Special Tools
- EN-48488 Holding Wrench
- EN-955 Locking Pin
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
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- Remove the right front wheelhouse liner extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement.
- Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture.
- Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side.
- Install EN-48488 holding wrench (2) to the drive belt tensioner (1).
- Move the drive belt tensioner clockwise until the drive belt tensioner can be fixed with EN-955 locking pin (1).
- Remove the EN-48488 holding wrench .
- Remove the drive belt (1).
- Installation Procedure
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- Install the drive belt (1).
- Install the EN-48488 holding wrench (2) to the drive belt tensioner (1).
- Move the drive belt tensioner clockwise until EN-955 locking pin (1) can be removed.
- Allow the tensioner to slide back slowly.
- Remove the EN-48488 holding wrench .
- Install the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side.
- Install the right front wheelhouse liner extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement.
- Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture.
Drive Belt Removal
Special Tools
EN-955 Locking Pins
EN-48488 Holding Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install EN-48488 wrench (1) to the drive belt tensioner.
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Power Steering Pump Belt Installation
Special Tools
EN-50098 Belt Installer
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install EN-50098 installer (2) and a NEW power steering pump belt (1)
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Other materials:
When It Is Time for New Tires
Factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and
road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires. Treadwear
indicators appear when the tires have only 1.6mm (1/16 in) or less of tread rema ...
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the mounting bolts?€‰(1) for the front suspension frame skid
plate.
Remove the front suspension frame skid plate?€‰(2).
Installation Procedur ...
Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement
Removal Procedure
Set the park brake and chock the wheels.
Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable
terminal (1) from the transmission manual shift lever pin.
Press the locking tabs inward in order to release
the transmission range selector lev ...
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