Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement
Special Tools
EN-45059 Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
-
- Support the radiator and condenser from above using the upper brackets
on each side.
- Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
- Remove the skid plate from the front frame, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain
and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Remove the left and right front wheel house liner inner front extensions.
Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement.
- Remove the front bumper impact bar lower bracket. Refer to Front Bumper
Impact Bar Lower Bracket Replacement.
- Disconnect the steering linkage tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Disconnect the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Replacement.
- Disconnect the stabilizer links from the strut assemblies.
- Remove the steering rack retaining bolts?€‰(1) and discard.
- Using mechanics wire, secure the power steering gear to the vehicle.
- Disconnect the hydraulic power steering hoses from the front frame,
if equipped.
- Disconnect the exhaust isolators?€‰(2) from the front suspension frame.
- Disconnect the power brake booster pump hose and connector, if equipped.
- Remove the rear transmission mount bracket to rear mount through bolt?€‰(1).
- Remove both frame support braces.
- Using a suitable support table or equivalent, support the front suspension
frame.
- Remove the upper frame suspension retaining bolts?€‰(1).
- Remove the frame?€‰front bolts?€‰(1).
- Remove the frame?€‰rear bolts?€‰(2).
- Remove the frame?€‰(3) from the vehicle.
- Remove the following components, if replacing the frame:
- The lower control arms?€”Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
- The stabilizer shaft?€”Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
- The front bumper lower impact bar?€”Refer to Front Bumper Lower Impact
Bar Replacement.
- The power brake booster pump, if equipped?€”Refer to Power Brake Booster
Pump Replacement.
- Installation Procedure
-
- Install the following components on the drivetrain and front suspension
frame if removed:
- The power brake booster pump, if equipped?€”Refer to Power Brake Booster
Pump Replacement.
- The front bumper lower impact bar?€”Refer to Front Bumper Lower Impact
Bar Replacement.
- The stabilizer shaft?€”Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
- The lower control arms?€”Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
- Install the frame?€‰(3) into the vehicle.
- Using two suitable drifts for adjusting pins, have an assistant vertically
insert and hold the drifts through the front suspension frame and floor panel?€‰(1).
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
- Install the frame rear bolts?€‰(2) and tighten to 135?€‰Y (100?€‰lb?€‰ft)
.
- Install the frame front bolts?€‰(1) and tighten to 58?€‰Y (43?€‰lb?€‰ft)
.
- Install the upper frame suspension retaining bolts?€‰(1) and tighten to
135?€‰Y (100?€‰lb?€‰ft)
- Install the frame braces and tighten the fasteners to 22?€‰Y (16?€‰lb?€‰ft)
.
- Remove the support for the power steering gear.
- Install the steering gear retaining fasteners?€‰(1). Refer to Steering Gear
Replacement.
- Connect the hydraulic power steering hoses to the front frame, if equipped.
- Connect the exhaust isolators?€‰(2) to the front suspension frame.
- Install the rear transmission mount bracket to rear mount through bolt?€‰(1).
Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement.
- Connect the power brake booster pump hose and connector, if equipped.
- Connect the lower ball joints to the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control
Arm Replacement.
- Connect the stabilizer links to the strut assemblies. Refer to Stabilizer
Shaft Link Replacement.
- Connect the steering linkage tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Refer
to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Install the front bumper impact bar lower bracket. Refer to Front Bumper
Impact Bar Lower Bracket Replacement.
- Install the left and right front wheel house liner inner front extensions.
Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement.
- Install the skid plate to the front frame, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain
and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the support of the radiator and condenser.
Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Frame Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the driver or passenger sea ...
Front Compartment Front Insulator Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Compartment Front Insulator Cover Scr ...
Other materials:
Exhaust Camshaft Installation
Note: Mind the markings on the camshaft bearing caps. Camshaft
bearing caps should be installed in their original position.
Lubricate camshaft and camshaft bearing caps with engine oil.
Install the exhaust camshaft (3).
Install the 5 camshaft bearing caps̴ ...
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation
The automatic transmission park lock control system is a safety device that prevents
an inadvertent shift out of PARK. The driver must press the brake pedal before moving
the park lever out of the PARK position. The system consists of the following components:
The automatic transmission pa ...
Air Conditioning Clutch Assembly Replacement (LUV)
Air Conditioning Clutch Assembly Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the air conditioning compressor. Refer to
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement.
1
Air Condit ...
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