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:
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
Warning: A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle.
A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting
in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the safety belt
systems are working properly after a crash, have them insp ...
Brake Pedal Pushrod Inspection
Disconnect the brake pedal pushrod (2) from the brake pedal.
Reposition the pedal pushrod boot (1) toward the front of the vehicle to
expose as much of the pedal pushrod (2) as possible.
Inspect the brake pedal pushrod (2) for straightness.
If the brake p ...
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement (LHD)
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove IP compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement.
1
Passenger Compartment A ...
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