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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Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement
Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
Remove the steering column upper trim cover. Refer to Steering Column
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Hub/Axle Flange and Wheel Stud Runout Inspection
Special Tools
GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set , or equivalent
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Mark the location of the wheels to the wheel studs and mark the specific
vehicle position on each tire and wheel ?ELF, LR, RF, RR.
Remove the tire and w ...
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Inspection
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the outer constant velocity (CV) joint and boot from the wheel
drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement.
Remove any lubricant from the CV joint.
Note: Position the cage and the inner race so they a ...
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