Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: 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 of metric wheel/nuts and the bolts are indicated by the following example: M12 x 1.5.
- M = Metric
- 12 = Diameter in millimeters
- 1.5 = Millimeters gap per thread
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 t ...
P-Metric Sized Tires Description
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Replacement tires should be ...
Other materials:
Tires and Wheels Description and Operation
There are two types of tire and wheel balancing: static and dynamic.
Static balance is the equal distribution of weight around the wheel. Assemblies
that are statically unbalanced cause a bouncing action called wheel tramp. This
condition may eventually cause uneven tire wear.
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Engine Oil Cooler Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection
and Connection.
Drain engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling
Remove the turbocharger oil feed pipe. Refer to Turbocharger Oil Feed
Pipe Replacement ...
Fuel Tank Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief.
Drain the fuel Tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining.
Lift and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifti ...
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