Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Spare Tire Kit Installation

Scrub Radius Description

Ideally, the scrub radius is as small as possible. Normally, the SAI angle and the centerline of the tire and the wheel intersect below the road surface, causing a positive scrub radius. With stru ...

Special Tools

Illustration Tool Number/ Description CH 41013 J 41013 Rotor Resurfacing kit C ...

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Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing
Warning: Road test a vehicle under safe conditions and while obeying all traffic laws. Do not attempt any maneuvers that could jeopardize vehicle control. Failure to adhere to these precautions could lead to serious personal injury and vehicle damage. Burnishing the brake pads and br ...

Steering Angle Sensor Centering
The steering angle sensor does not require centering often. Centering of the steering angle sensor might be required after certain service procedures are performed. Some of these procedures are as follows: Wheel alignment Steering gear replacement Steering column replacement Collision ...

Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement
Special Tools EN-45059 Angle Meter For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Support the radiator and condenser from above using the upper brackets on each side. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Re ...