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:
Airbag Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering
Note: If a double wire harness strap is installed onto the wire
harness assembly and steering column, the original holder for the wire strap(s)
MUST be reused during installation.
Remove the wire harness strap(s) where necessary.
Caution: The new SIR coil assembly will ...
Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
Draining Procedure
Note:
The fluid check bolt at the front of the transmission may not be
opened.
The transmission fluid drained out during the pre-delivery inspection
may be re-used. New transmission fluid must be used during servicing
work.
The transmis ...
Uniform tire quality grading
DOT (Department Of Transportation) tire quality grading standards apply to all
passenger vehicle tires, including those used on the Nissan Armada.
These grades indicate tire performance characteristics and can typically be found
on the tire sidewall between the tread shoulder and the maximum se ...
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