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:
Parking Brake Adjustment (Drum Brake)
Note: The park brake cable adjusting nut is a nylon lock type. Use
ONLY HAND TOOLS whenever tightening or loosening the adjusting nut.
Apply and fully release the park brake several times. Verify that the park
brake lever releases completely.
Turn ON the ignition. Verify the red B ...
Front Brake Hose Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Danger: Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Lifting
the vehicle with a jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack
and roll; this ...
Heating and Air Conditioning System Description and Operation
Engine Coolant
Engine coolant is the key element of the heating system. The engine thermostat
controls the normal engine operating coolant temperature. Coolant pumped out
of the engine enters the heater core through the inlet heater hose. The air
flowing through the HVAC module abs ...
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