Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: General Description
The factory installed tires are designed to operate satisfactorily with loads up to and including the full rated load capacity when these tires are inflated to the recommended pressures.
The following factors have an important influence on tire life:
- Correct tire pressures
- Correct wheel alignment
- Proper driving techniques
- Tire rotation
The following factors increase tire wear:
- Heavy cornering
- Excessively rapid acceleration
- Heavy braking
Aluminum Wheel Refinishing
Finish Damage Evaluation Procedure
Note:
If the wheels are chrome-plated, do not re-plate or refinish
the wheels.
If the wheels are polished aluminum, do not r ...
Metric Wheel Nuts and Bolts Description
Metric wheel/nuts and bolts are identified in the following way:
The wheel/nut has the word Metric stamped on the face.
The letter M is stamped on the end of the wheel bolt.
The thread sizes ...
Other materials:
Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement
Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front
Side Door Trim Replacement.
1
Radio Front Side Door Speaker ...
Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center)
Special Tools
EL-43244 Relay Puller Pliers
Removal Procedure
Remove the electrical center cover.
Note:
Always note the orientation of the relay.
If equipped with a notch style relay; observe the location of
the notch on the old relay to verify the new r ...
Lubrication Description
Oil is applied under pressure to the crankshaft (8), connecting rods (5), camshaft
adjuster (1), camshaft bearing surfaces (3) and valve tappets (4). All other moving
parts are lubricated by gravity flow or splash. Oil enters the rotor type oil pump (10)
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