Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Tire Dismounting and Mounting (Match Mounting)
- Match mounting is required on any wheel/tire assembly not within RFV specification.
- All wheel weights should be removed prior to match mounting.
- Match mounting is required on any assembly where the RFV readings are out of spec.
- Match mounting identified in the high spot of the tire and matches it with the low spot on the rim.
- Marks must be aligned +/- 25mm PRIOR to inflation.
Important:
If a wheel/tire assembly is not within the RFV specification after match mounting, the tire must be returned to the tire manufacturer.
Tire Dismounting and Mounting (Lubricant)
Important:
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.
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Tire Inflation Description
When you inflate the tires to the recommended inflation pressures, the factory-installed
wheels and tires are designed in order to handle loads to the tire's rated load
capacity. Incorrect tir ...
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Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has four different positions.
To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the regular brake
pedal applied.
1 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/ OFF): When the vehicle is stopped, turn the ignition
switch to LOCK/ OFF to turn the engine off.
This position locks t ...
Tire and Wheel Runout Specifications
Tire and Wheel Runout Specifications
Application
Specification
Metric
English
Tire and Wheel Assembly– Lateral and Radial
Off-Vehicle
1.27 mm
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Drive Range, Fifth Gear (Gen 1)
As vehicle speed increases, the transmission control module (TCM) processes input
signals from the automatic transmission input and output speed sensors, the throttle
position sensor and other vehicle sensors to determine the precise moment to command
ON the normally-high 35R pressure control ...
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