Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose or missing parts or signs of wear at least once a year. Inspect the power steering for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually check constant velocity joints, rubber boots, and axle seals for leaks.
Wheels and Trim—Aluminum or Chrome
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels. After rinsing
thoroughly with clean water, dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax may then be applied.
Caution
Chrome wheels and ...
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the fuel
door hinge unless the components are plastic. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make th ...
Other materials:
Backup Lamp Bulb Replacement (Sedan)
Backup Lamp Bulb Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tail lamp assembly. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement.
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Back Up Lamp Bulb Socket
Procedure
Rotate the back u ...
SIR Disabling and Enabling
SIR component location affects how a vehicle should be serviced. There are parts
of the SIR system installed in various locations around a vehicle. To find the location
of the SIR components refer to Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Description
and Operation.
There are several reason ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement
Special Tools
DT-35910 Drive Axle Boot Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Disassemble Procedure
Note: There are types of inner joints available. If the inner
joint is connected with the CV style joint, the inner joint is not serviced
separa ...
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