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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Automatic Door Locks
The vehicle is programmed so that when the doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park) for automatic transmissions, or when the vehicle speed is above 13 km/h (8 mph) for manual transmissions, the doors and the trunk/liftgate will lock. To unlock the doo ...

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
Special Tools J-45859 Axle Remover For regional equivalent tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the front suspension skid plate bolts (1) and the front suspen ...

Air Cleaner Element Replacement
Removal Procedure Disconnect mass air flow sensor wiring harness plug (2) from mass air flow sensor (3). Unclip mass air flow sensor wiring harness retainer clip from air cleaner housing (1). Remove the air cleaner outlet duct clamp̴ ...