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:
Caster Description
Caster is the tilting of the uppermost point of the steering axis either forward
or backward, when viewed from the side of the vehicle. A backward tilt is positive (+)
and a forward tilt is negative (−). Caster influences directional control of the
steering but does not a ...
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
in each shift lever position.
For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF
only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn ...
Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Loosen the charge air cooler inlet air pipe clamp (1) at the ...
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