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
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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:
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 ...
Water Outlet Replacement (LUV)
Removal Procedure
Drain the engine coolant system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and
Filling.
Remove the following:
Engine coolant air bleed hose (1)
Engine coolant temperature sensor (2) and connector clip (3)
Heated oxygen senso ...
Camshaft Timing Chain Replacement
Special Tools
EN-955 Locking Pin
For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover with Oil
Pump Replacement.
Note: If EN-955 fixing pin can not be inserted, compress the
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