Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Lead/Pull Description

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Chassis / Wheels/Tires / Wheels / Lead/Pull Description

At a constant highway speed on a typical straight road, lead/pull is the amount of effort required at the steering wheel to maintain the vehicle's straight path.

Important:

Vehicles will tend to lead/pull in the direction of the road slope as part of normal operation.

Lead/pull is usually caused by the following factors:

Road slope
Variability in tire construction
Wheel alignment (front cross caster and camber)
Unbalanced steering gear
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) steering position and torque sensors not calibrated correctly, if equipped.

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 ...

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:

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
For vehicles with this feature, read the entire section before using it. Warning The LDW system is an aid to help the vehicle stay in the driving lane. It does not steer the vehicle. The LDW system may not: . Provide enough time to avoid a crash. . Detect lane markings under bad weather co ...

General Information
Your vehicle is an important investment. This section describes the required maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance. It may also help to maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold. It ...

Manual Transmission Shift Lever Cable Adjustment
Special Tools DT-527-A Adjuster or 5mm drill bit For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Note: Not using the specified tools may lead to shift system mis-adjustment. Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement. Lift upward an ...

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