Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Suspension

Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment

Ensure that the steering wheel is set in a straight ahead position. Loosen the tie rod jam nut (1). Adjust the toe to specification by turning the inner tie rod (2). Refer ...

Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement

Special Tools EN-45059 Angle Meter For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Support the radiator and condenser from above using the upper brackets ...

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Lower Control Arm Replacement
Removal Procedure 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 front wheelhouse rear liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement. Re ...

Tire Dismounting and Mounting
Caution: Use a tire changing machine in order to dismount tires. Do not use hand tools or tire irons alone in order to remove the tire from the wheel. Damage to the tire beads or the wheel rim could result. Caution: Do not scratch or damage the clear coating on aluminum wheels wit ...

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal
Special Tools EN-652 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Holder For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Install the EN-652 holder  (1) to hold the automatic transmission flex plate (2). Loosen the 6 automatic transmission flex plate bolts. Remov ...