Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Special Tools

Power Steering System Description and Operation

The power steering system reduces the amount of effort needed to steer the vehicle. The system uses the powertrain control module (PCM), body control module (BCM), power steering control module (P ...

Steering Gear Boot Replacement

Special Tools CH-804  Tensioner For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicl ...

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Tire and Wheel Balancing (Road Force Variation (RFV))
ALL wheel/tire assemblies must have a RFV within spec before being mounted on vehicle. Important: If a wheel/tire assembly is not within the RFV specification after match mounting, the tire must be returned to the tire manufacturer. DO NOT install tire/wheel assembly on a vehicl ...

Wheel Drive Shafts Description and Operation
Front wheel drive axles are flexible assemblies. Front wheel drive axles consist of the following components: A front wheel drive shaft tripot joint (inner joint) A front wheel drive shaft constant velocity joint (outer joint) A front wheel drive shaft The front wheel drive shaft connec ...

Intake Camshaft Removal
Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts in a spiral sequence as shown one turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft. Note: Mind the markings on the camshaft bearing caps to ensure they will be installed in the same position. Remove the ...