Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: 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 mark the specific vehicle position on each tire and wheel ?ELF, LR, RF, RR.
- Remove the tire and wheel assemblies from the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the brake rotors and/or brake drums from the vehicle. Clean the mounting surfaces of the brake rotors, the brake drums, if equipped, and the hub/axle flanges of any loose debris, rust, and corrosion.
- Position the GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set , or equivalent, on the machined surface of the wheel hub/axle flange outside of the wheel studs.
- Rotate the hub one complete revolution in order to find the low spot.
- Set the GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set , or equivalent, to zero at the low spot.
- Rotate the hub one more complete revolution and measure the total amount
of wheel hub/axle flange runout.
Specification ?EGuideline
Wheel hub/axle flange runout tolerance guideline: 0.132 mm (0.005 in)
- If the runout of the wheel hub/axle flange IS within specification and the vehicle is equipped with wheel studs, proceed to step 13.
- If the runout of the wheel hub/axle flange IS within specification and the vehicle is equipped with wheel bolts, proceed to step 19.
- If the runout of the wheel hub/axle flange is marginal, the wheel hub may or may not be the source of the disturbance.
- If the runout of the wheel hub/axle flange is excessive, replace the wheel hub/axle flange. Measure the runout of the new wheel hub/axle flange.
- Position the GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set , or equivalent, in order
to contact the wheel mounting studs.
Measure the stud runout as close to the flange as possible.
- Turn the hub one complete revolution to register on each of the wheel studs.
- Zero the GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set , or equivalent, on the lowest stud.
- Rotate the hub one more complete revolution and measure the total amount
of wheel stud ?Estud circle ?Erunout.
Specification ?EGuideline
Wheel stud runout tolerance guideline: 0.254 mm (0.010 in)
- If the runout of the wheel studs ?Estud circle ?Eis marginal, the wheel studs may or may not be contributing to the disturbance.
- If the runout of the wheel studs ?Estud circle ?Eis excessive, replace the wheel studs as necessary. Measure the runout of the new wheel studs.
- Inspect the threads and the tapered seat portion on each of the wheel bolts for damage.
- Wheel bolts exibiting damaged threads and/or damaged tapered seats require replacement.
- Place the threaded portion of each wheel bolt along a straight edge to inspect for straightness.
- Wheel bolts that are not straight require replacement.
Axles
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Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Axle to Caliper)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the ...
Other materials:
Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons located on the infotainment system and the steering wheel to
operate the Bluetooth system.
Steering Wheel Controls
(Push to Talk): Press to answer
incoming calls, confirm system information, and start voice recognition.
(Mute/End Call): Press to end a
call, reject a call, ...
Radiator Air Baffle Replacement (LUV, LUW)
Radiator Air Baffle Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia assembly. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Replacement.
1
Radiator Air Upper Baffle Push P ...
Transmission General Description
The Hydra-matic 6T30/40/45/50 is a fully automatic, 6-speed, front-wheel drive,
electronic-controlled transmission. It consists primarily of a 4-element torque
converter, a compound planetary gear set, friction and mechanical clutch assemblies,
and a hydraulic pressurization and control system ...
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