Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Tire and Wheel Balancing (Road Force Variation (RFV))
- ALL wheel/tire assemblies must have a RFV within spec before being mounted on vehicle.
- RFV is unrelated to tire balance.
- RFV is identifying the stiff portion of the tire and determining if it is within spec.
- If RFV is too high, it will result in a vibration condition.
- Do not attempt to measure RFV on tires that have temporary flat spots. If necessary, drive the vehicle to relieve the flat spots.
- Prior to measuring for RFV, the tires must be inflated to the specification on the label.
- Passenger Cars (including Crossover Vehicles) = 18 lbs.
- Truck Tires: (P) - metric = 24 lbs.
(LT) - metric = 35 lbs.
- It is recommended that RFV measurements are made prior to installation of balance weights. Once adequate road force levels have been achieved, move on to balance the assembly.
Important:
If a wheel/tire assembly is not within the RFV specification after match mounting, the tire must be returned to the tire manufacturer. DO NOT install tire/wheel assembly on a vehicle if it exceeds the RFV specification.
Tire and Wheel Balancing (Collet Cone Selection)
Important: Never use the hub cap bore to center the wheel onto
the balancer. The pilot bore (on the hub side of the wheel) is machined
to be concentric to very tight non - standard tole ...
Tire and Wheel Balancing (Wheel Pilot Bore Greasing)
Beginning with MY 2011 vehicle, pilot bore grease should be applied.
To enable this, grease must be applied to the pilot bore to prevent the
wheel from seizing onto the hub.
Refer to Adhesi ...
Other materials:
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the light
then turns off.
This light comes on green when the system is on and ready to operate. When the
system determines that the vehicle is ...
Audio Disc Player and USB Receptacle Replacement
Audio Disc Player and USB Receptacle Replacement
Callout
Component Name
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Audio Disc Player and USB Receptacle
Procedure
Open the instrument panel compartment door and
using a small flat bladed tool, release ...
Battery Current Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Disconnect the battery current sensor from the body harness connector.
Unclip the battery current sensor from the battery tray.
Remove the battery ...
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