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:
Infotainment
Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become
familiar with its features.
Warning
Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting
in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to infotainment
tasks while dr ...
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Drum Brake)
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Rem ...
Air Conditioning (AC) Refrigerant Filter Replacement
Special Tools
GE 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Remove the air conditioning condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser
Repl ...
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