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:
Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out
Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels.
Turn off any traction system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a low
forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission
wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before s ...
Brake Assist System Description and Operation
System Component Description
The brake assist system consists of the following:
Brake Pedal
Receives, multiplies and transfers brake system input force from driver.
Brake Pedal Pushrod
Transfers multiplied input force received from the brake pedal to the
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Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Pipe Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical
Components Caution.
Caution: Always connect or disconnect the wiring harness connector
from the EBCM/EBTCM with the ignition switch ...
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