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:
Personalization Menu (Radio with Touchscreen)
Settings can be made with the ignition ON and the vehicle not moving.
Use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing
vehicle features.
The following are all possible personalization features. Depending on the vehicle,
some may not be available.
(Home): Pres ...
Wheels and Trim—Aluminum or Chrome
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels. After rinsing
thoroughly with clean water, dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax may then be applied.
Caution
Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed
after driving on roads that have bee ...
Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
Special Tools
EN-470–B Angular Torque Wrench
EN-49979 Crankshaft Shock Mount Retainer
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove front wheelhouse liner exten ...
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