Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing are not necessary on a regular basis. Consider an alignment check if there is unusual tire wear or the vehicle is significantly pulling to one side or the other. Some slight pull to the left or right, depending on the crown of the road and/or other road surface variations such as troughs or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is vibrating when driving on a smooth road, the tires and wheels may need to be rebalanced. See your dealer for proper diagnosis.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information r ...
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel
nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it ...
Other materials:
Drive Belt Replacement
Special Tools
EN-48488 Holding Wrench
EN-955 Locking Pin
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Remove the right front wheelhouse liner extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse
Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement.
Install the engine s ...
Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement
Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the camshaft timing chain . Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain Replacement.
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Timing Chain Tensioner Fastener (Q ...
Gear Position Sensor Replacement
Gear Position Sensor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Unclip the engine control module (ECM) and bracket from the battery tray.
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Gear Position Sensor Magnet Bolt
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