Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Tires and Wheels Description and Operation (Equipment)
- GM Recommended Tire Balancer
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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
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- 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
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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:
Trunk Release
To lock or unlock the trunk from the inside, press
or
on the central locking switch or on
the driver door switch.
To open the trunk from inside the vehicle press
.
To lock the trunk from the outside press
on the RKE transmitter.
To open the trunk from outside of the vehicle:
Pres ...
Battery Replacement
The battery is not rechargeable. To replace the battery:
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter.
Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
1. Press the button on the transmitter to extend the key.
2. Remove the battery cover by prying ...
Differential Case Assemble
Special Tools
J-810721 Axle Shaft Seal Remover Support Base
R-0407011 Bearing Race Remover
R-0407012 Differential Carrier Cone Bearing Cap Driver
R-0007761 Universal Handle for Pullers and Installers
S-9407194 Speed Sensor Impeller Ring Installer
S-9407195 Pinion Gear Case Bearing I ...
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