Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Strut Assembly Removal and Installation
Special Tools
CH 49375 Strut Rod Nut Socket
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools
- Removal Procedure
-
- Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the front strut assembly. Refer
to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
- Remove the front brake hose (1) from the front strut assembly.
- Remove the speed sensor wring harness from the front strut assembly,
if needed.
- Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering
Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Support the lower control arm with a jack stand.
- Remove the front strut nut (1) and the bolt (2) from the front strut.
- Using the CH 49375 socket (2) and the proper size Torx® wrench,
loosen the front strut nut.
- Remove the front strut nut (1) and the retaining plate (2).
- Remove the front strut assembly from the vehicle (1).
- If removing the front strut assembly to service any of the front strut
components, refer to Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement.
- Installation Procedure
-
- Position the front strut assembly (1) in the vehicle.
- Install the front strut nut (1) and the retaining plate (2).
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
- Using the CH 49375 socket (2) and the proper size Torx® wrench
to hold the strut shaft, tighten the nut to 65 Y (48 lb ft)
.
- Install the front strut nut (1) and the bolt (2) from the front strut
and tighten the nut to 110 Y (82 lb ft)
.
- Install the stabilizer shaft link in the front strut assembly. Refer
to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
- Remove the jack stand from the lower control arm.
- Install the outer tie rod end in the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering
Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Install the speed sensor wiring harness on the front strut assembly,
if needed.
- Install the front brake hose (1) on the front strut assembly.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel
Replacement.
Liftgate Strut Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Liftgate Strut
Warning: When a lift gate hold open device is ...
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly
Removal and Installation.
Note: The spring is compressed when the strut move ...
Other materials:
Reading Lamp Replacement
Reading Lamp Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the dome lamp bezel. Refer to Dome Lamp Bezel Replacement.
1
Reading lamp
Procedures
Release the clips retaining t ...
Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning.
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger
Seat Removal and Inst ...
Transmission Disassemble (Gen 2)
Special Tools
3-9506289 Universal Adapter
R-0007758 Holding Fixture
S-9407198 Differential Bearing Race Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Attach R-0007758 holding fixture (2) to the transmission.
Attach R-0007758 holding fixture (2 ...
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