Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement
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Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. |
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Rear Spring Procedure
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Upper Rear Spring Insulator Tip: Ensure that the rear spring insulator is properly seated in the rear frame rail. |
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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
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Warning: Refer to Hood Hold-Open Device Warning.
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Other materials:
Front Bumper Fascia Center Support Bracket Replacement
Front Bumper Fascia Center Support Bracket Replacement
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Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
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Front Bumper Fascia ...
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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Tread Wear Indicators Description
The original equipment tires have tread wear indicators that show when you should
replace the tires.
The location of these indicators are at 60 degree intervals around the outer
diameter of the tire. The indicators appear as a 6 mm (0.25 in) wide band when the
tire trea ...
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