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:
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
This vehicle has an HSA feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped
on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling, either
forward or rearward, during vehicle drive off. After the driver completely stops
and holds the vehicle in a complete standstill on a ...
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Open and support the hood assembly.
1
Accessory Bulb Cover?€‰(Qty:?€‰2)
2
Warning: Refe ...
Drive Range, Third Gear (Gen 1)
As vehicle speed increases and operating conditions become appropriate, the transmission
control module (TCM) processes input signals from the automatic transmission input
and output speed sensors, the throttle position sensor and other vehicle sensors
to determine the precise moment to comman ...
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