Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement

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Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
1	Rear Spring Procedure If removing the rear spring to service other suspension components, note the position of the rear spring in relationship to the insulators. Support the rear axle with a hydraulic jack. Remove the lower rear shock absorber bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
2	Upper Rear Spring Insulator Tip: Ensure that the rear spring insulator is properly seated in the rear frame rail.
3	Lower Rear Spring Insulator Tip: Ensure that the rear spring insulator is properly seated in the rear axle.

Ball Joint Inspection

Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution. Raise the front of the vehicle to allow the front suspension to hang free. Grasp the tire at the top and the bottom. Move the ...

Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement

Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement Callout Component Name Warning: Refer to Hood Hold-Open Device Warning. ...

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Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement (LDE/LUW/LWE)
l. Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement Callout Component Name 1 Air Conditioning Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Procedure Disconnect the air ...

Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
Special Tools EN-6351 Mounting Sleeves For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Clean the sealing surfaces. Slide the EN-6351 sleeves (2) protective sleeve onto the crankshaft journal. Slide the crankshaft front oil seal (1) over the protective sleev ...

Intake Manifold Assemble
Install the evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve (3). Install the 2 manifold absolute pressure sensors (2). Install the 2 manifold absolute pressure sensor bolts (1) and tighten. Install the fuel injection fuel rail assembly ...

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