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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Shock Absorber Replacement
Shock Absorber Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary 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 ...

Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement
Removal Procedure Disassemble the A/C refrigerant components. Refer to the appropriate repair procedure Note: Cap or tape the open A/C refrigerant components immediately to prevent system contamination. Cap or tape the A/C refrigerant components. ...

Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
Special Tools EN-470-B Angular Torque Wrench For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Adjust the piston ring joints as follows: Upper compression ring (1). Lower compression ring (4). Oil rings (2) or (3). Oil ring spacer (5). ...