Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Tie Rods and Linkage

Steering Gear Replacement

Steering Gear Replacement Callout Component Name Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the st ...

Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement

Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning. Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning. Disable t ...

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Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding accessories that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end, or side sheet metal may keep the airbag system from working properly. The operation of the airbag system can also be affected by changing any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and ...

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 ...

Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park). For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn ...