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:
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Inspection
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the outer constant velocity (CV) joint and boot from the wheel
drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement.
Remove any lubricant from the CV joint.
Note: Position the cage and the inner race so they a ...
Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement
Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Remove the wheel drive shaft assembly from the vehicle ...
Spark Plug Inspection
Spark Plug Usage
Ensure that the correct spark plug is installed. An incorrect spark
plug causes driveability conditions.
Ensure that the spark plug has the correct heat range. An incorrect
heat range causes the following conditions:
Spark plug fouling—Colder plu ...
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