Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Tire Dismounting and Mounting (Lubricant)
- Lubricant should be applied to form a thin, just visible layer, on the bead foot and bead outer areas. There should not be any visible clumps of lubricant.
- Never use soap or any lubricant net specifically designed for tire assembly.
- Lubricant is used to achieve accurate seating between the tire bead and the seat on the rim.
- Apply tire lubricant, refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers to both tire and wheel beads for full circumference.
- Immediately assemble tire to wheel and inflate.
- If assembly is not completed within five (5) minutes of being lubricated, both the tire and wheel must be re - lubricated for proper assembly and inflation.
Important:
Tire Dismounting and Mounting (Bead Exercising)
Most effective if done within 5 minutes of lube application.
Tire exercising is required for all tires and should be done prior to balancing
and checking for RFV.
Lack of bead exercising w ...
Tire Dismounting and Mounting (Match Mounting)
Match mounting is required on any wheel/tire assembly not within RFV specification.
Important: If a wheel/tire assembly is not within the RFV specification
after match mounting, the ti ...
Other materials:
Blizzard Conditions
Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless
there is help nearby. If possible, use Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance
Program. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe:
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
Tie a red cloth to an outside mi ...
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle,
such as a motor home. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are
known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with
all four wheels on the ground. Dolly towing is towin ...
Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the brake fluid level indicator switch electrical connector.
Using a small, flat-bladed tool, lift the locking tab on the underside
of the brake fluid level indicator switch (1) and remove the switch.
Inspect the master cyli ...
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