Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Steel Wheel Repair Description
Caution:
Do not heat wheels in an attempt to soften them for straightening or repair damage from striking curbs, etc. Do not weld wheels. The alloy used in these wheels is heat-treated and uncontrolled heating from welding affects the properties of the material.
Caution:
The use of tubes in tubeless tires is not a recommended repair due to the fact that speed ratings are greatly reduced.
You can repair porosity in aluminum wheels. If leaks are found in a steel wheel, replace the wheel with a wheel of original equipment quality.
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/ Description
CH 41013
J 41013
Rotor Resurfacing kit
C ...
Thrust Angles Description
The front wheels aim or steer the vehicle. The rear wheels control tracking.
This tracking action relates to the thrust angle (3). The thrust angle is the path
that the rear wheels take. ...
Other materials:
Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side (Sedan)
Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear compartment floor panel carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment
Floor Panel Carpet Replacement.
Remove the rear co ...
Radiator Replacement (LDE LUW)
Radiator Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor.
Remove the air conditioning condenser. R ...
Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (Steel Tank)
Special Tools
EN-48279 Fuel Sender Lock Ring Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief.
Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement.
Disconnect the ...
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