Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Suspension
- Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement
- Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement
- Front Suspension Description and Operation
- Front and Rear Suspension Modification Kit Installation
- Rear Axle Replacement
- Rear Suspension Description and Operation
- Special Tools
- Trim Height Inspection
- Ball Joint Inspection
- Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement
- Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement
- Lower Control Arm Replacement
- Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
- Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Disc Brake)
- Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Drum Brake)
- Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
- Hub/Axle Flange and Wheel Stud Runout Inspection
- Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Disc Brake)
- Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Drum Brake)
- Tire and Wheel Assembly-to-Hub/Axle Flange Match-Mounting
- Steering Knuckle Replacement
- Liftgate Strut Replacement
- Strut Assembly Removal and Installation
- Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
- Shock Absorber Disposal
- Shock Absorber Replacement
- Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection
- Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection (Shock Absorber)
- Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement
- Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
- Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
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
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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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Other materials:
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand,
mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the traction
system off and use the rocking method. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control.
Warning
If the vehi ...
License Plate Lamp
Lamp Assembly
Bulb Assembly
1. Bulb Socket
2. Bulb
3. Lamp Assembly
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Push the left end of the lamp assembly toward the right.
2. Turn the lamp assembly down to remove it.
3. Turn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly
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Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement
Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel (Qty:?€‰2)
Procedure
Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in order to disengage the retainers
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