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:
Rear Side Door Check Link Replacement
Rear Side Door Check Link Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Move the window to the full up position.
Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim
Replacement
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Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Side
Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Side
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Side Door Weatherstrip Upper Retainer
Procedure
Open the front side door to the fully open position.
Remove the front side do ...
Tire and Wheel Assembly Runout Measurement - On-Vehicle
Raise and support the vehicle.
Closely inspect each tire for proper and even bead seating.
If any of the tire beads were not properly or evenly seated, reseat the
tire bead, then proceed to step 4. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Wrap the circumferenc ...
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