Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
- Disassembly Procedure
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- Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation.
- Install the strut assembly (2) in a suitable spring compressor (1) and compress the front spring.
- Use a suitable bit (1) and socket (2) to loosen the front suspension strut mount nut.
- Slowly loosen the spring compressor (2) to remove the front suspension strut components to be serviced.
- Remove the front suspension strut mount assembly (1), front spring insulator (2), front spring (3), front suspension strut bumper (4) and the front strut (5) from the spring compressor.
Note:
The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.
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- Assembly Procedure
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- Install the front suspension strut (5), front suspension strut bumper (4), front spring (3), front spring insulator (2) and the front suspension strut mount assembly (1) in the spring compressor.
- Use the spring compressor (1) to compress the front spring (2).
- Install the front suspension strut mount nut and tighten as much as possible by hand.
- Use a suitable bit (1) and socket (2) to tighten the front suspension
strut mount nut to 65 Y (48 lb ft)
.
- Remove the strut assembly from the spring compressor.
- Install the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation.
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Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
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 Grill ...
Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning: Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent metal
chips from causing physical injury.
Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod (1) completely ex ...
Other materials:
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
To adjust a manual seat:
1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.
See Seat Adjustment.
Seat Height Adjuster
If available, move the le ...
Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has four different positions.
To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the regular brake
pedal applied.
1 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/ OFF): When the vehicle is stopped, turn the ignition
switch to LOCK/ OFF to turn the engine off.
This position locks t ...
Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution
Caution: Avoid spilling brake fluid onto painted surfaces, electrical
connections, wiring, or cables. Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces and
cause corrosion to electrical components. If any brake fluid comes in contact
with painted surfaces, immediately flush the area with water. I ...
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