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:
Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Note: Always replace disc brake pads in axle sets.
Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and
the minimum allowab ...
Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Removal
Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor wiring harness (3) from retainer clip.
Remove the 2 catalytic converter to catalytic converter bracket nuts (4)
and (6).
Loosen the three way warm up catalytic converter V-clamp (1).
Remove the three way warm up ...
Timing Belt Adjustment
Special Tools
EN-652 Flywheel Holder
EN-6333 Locking Pin
EN-6340 Locking Tool
EN-6628-A Locking Tool
EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tool, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Remove the timing belt upper front cover. Refer to Timing Bel ...
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