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
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Torque Converter Housing Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Torque Converter Housing
Side
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Wheel Drive S ...
Hub/Axle Flange and Wheel Stud Runout Inspection
Special Tools
GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set , or equivalent
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Mark the location of the wheels to the wheel studs and mar ...
Other materials:
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat.
2. Remove the wheel cover, if the vehicle has one, to reach the wheel bolts.
3. Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen them. Do not remove them yet.
4. Place the jack at the position marked with a half circle.
5. In ...
Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Passenger Side
Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Passenger Side
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage
Warning.
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning.
Preliminary Procedu ...
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Disconnect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1).
Remove air conditioning compressor ...
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