Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Tires and Wheels Description and Operation (Equipment)
- GM Recommended Tire Balancer
-
Hunter RF33 Road Force balancer or equivalent with the following options:
- Auto Clamp – allows for centering repeatability and prevent damage to the wheel.
- Wheel Lift – helps prevent wheel damage and assists in the accuracy of the placement to the collet.
- Laser System for Weight Placement – for highly accurate weight placement and to verify the morning calibration procedure.
- Integrated Printer – to document the RFV results and VIN for each tire and wheel assembly.
- 20-2472-1 GM Collet and Flange Plate Kit – 11 degree short collets offer better centering and reduce protrusion into chrome-clad wheels, which interferes with proper seating. Flange plates further protect the wheel by placing the mounting pressure at the tapered lug holes.
- Specific Software – co-developed with GM.
Note:
This equipment is recommended to increase repeatability and reduce variation of the assembled product.
- Equipment Maintenance
-
- Spindle shaft and hub face should be cleaned at regular intervals.
- Do not lube the hub face.
- Mounting cones, collets and other mounting devices, should be cleaned,
lubed and inspected for burs.
Note:
Machine must be calibrated regularly.
Wheel Weight Cutter
3M wheel weights are made of a unique, flexible and conformable material. Precision cut length weights improve wheel balance and vehicle ride quality.
- Tire Changer / Mounter
-
GM Recommended Hunter TCA34W Auto 34 Leverless Tire Changer, including the following options:
- Wheel Lift
- RP6-G1000A87 Flange Plate Kit for Tire Changer
Note:
The Auto34 is capable of exercising both of the tire beads at once to ensure proper seating, and offer the greatest amount of torque. The wheel lift and leverless design minimizes damage to both tire and wheels.
Tires and Wheels Description and Operation
There are two types of tire and wheel balancing: static and dynamic.
Static balance is the equal distribution of weight around the wheel. Assemblies
that are statically unbalanced cause a bouncing ...
Tires and Wheels Description and Operation (Tire Identification)
Identification
Accessory and warranty replacement must use TPC spec tires.
An outboard orientation stripe is added to the tread surface, with an
offset toward the outboard tire fa ...
Other materials:
Sunroof
On vehicles with this feature, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is
turned to ON/RUN or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold the rear of the switch. To close
the sunroof, press and hold the front of the switch.
Vent: Press and ho ...
Steering Gear Replacement
Steering Gear Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead,
secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin,
steering column lock, or a strap to p ...
Clutch and Differential Housing Disassemble
Special Tools
M-680770 Universal Sliding Mallet
R-0007758 Holding Fixture
R-0407008 Counter Shaft Bearing Remover
R-0407010 Input Shaft Needle Bearing Puller and Driver
R-0407013 Gearshift Device Bushing Puller
R-0007761 Universal Handle for Pullers and Installers
T-0207928 Retai ...
0.0069