Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection
Note:
The strut assembly DOES NOT have to be removed from the vehicle to perform the following inspection procedure.
Note:
A light film of oil on the top portion of the strut is normal. DO NOT replace the strut for this condition.
Condition 1
Oil or fluid residue only on the bottom of the strut tube or on other strut components and not originating from the shaft seal, is not a strut related problem. DO NOT replace the strut, look for other external leaks.
Condition 2
Light film/residue on the strut tube, but not on the spring seat and originating from the shaft seal, is a NORMAL condition. DO NOT replace the strut.
Condition 3
Oil drip or trail down the strut tube and originating from the shaft seal, is an ABNORMAL condition. Replace the strut.
Condition 4
Extreme wet film of oil covering the strut tube and pooling in the spring seat and originating from the shaft seal, is an ABNORMAL condition. Replace the strut.
Inspection- Verify the customer's concern is present. If the concern is present, continue to the next step. If the concern is not present, then the vehicle is operating normally.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Visually inspect each of the shock absorbers or struts for external fluid leaks. Refer to the following conditions 1, 2 , 3 , and 4 for visual inspection.
Note:
The strut assembly DOES NOT have to be removed from the vehicle to perform the following inspection procedure.
- If conditions 1 or 2 are found, continue to step 4.
- If conditions 3 or 4 are found, replace strut. Refer to Strut Replacement.
Shock Absorber Replacement
Shock Absorber Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking ...
Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection (Shock Absorber)
Note: The shock absorber assembly DOES NOT have to be removed from
the vehicle to perform the following inspection procedure.
Note: A light film of oil on the top portion of the lower sho ...
Other materials:
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release .
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long
as the engine is running. The ...
Dinghy Towing RS Model with Automatic Transmission
Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain
components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels o ...
Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side
Removal Procedure
Remove the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement.
Install the engine support fixture. Refer to
Engine Support Fixture.
Remove and DISCARD the left transmission mount to
bracket bolts (1).
Remove the left transmission mo ...
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