Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Steering Gear Assembly

Power Steering Control Module Programming and Setup

The following service procedures require either a programming or a setup event performed for a complete repair. Power Steering Control Module Replacement If the steering column power stee ...

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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Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement. 2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eight ...

Brake Pad Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Inspect the disc brake pads at regular intervals, or whenever the tire and wheel assemblies are removed from the vehicle. If replacement is necessary, always replace disc brake pads in axle sets. Inspect both edges of the disc brake ...

Camshaft Cover Installation
Clean the sealing surfaces. Note: The thickness of the sealing bead should be 2 mm (0.0787 in). Apply sealing compound to areas (1) and (2). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers. Note: The installation procedure sho ...