Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: General Description
The factory installed tires are designed to operate satisfactorily with loads up to and including the full rated load capacity when these tires are inflated to the recommended pressures.
The following factors have an important influence on tire life:
- Correct tire pressures
- Correct wheel alignment
- Proper driving techniques
- Tire rotation
The following factors increase tire wear:
- Heavy cornering
- Excessively rapid acceleration
- Heavy braking
Aluminum Wheel Refinishing
Finish Damage Evaluation Procedure
Note:
If the wheels are chrome-plated, do not re-plate or refinish
the wheels.
If the wheels are polished aluminum, do not r ...
Metric Wheel Nuts and Bolts Description
Metric wheel/nuts and bolts are identified in the following way:
The wheel/nut has the word Metric stamped on the face.
The letter M is stamped on the end of the wheel bolt.
The thread sizes ...
Other materials:
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Open and support the hood assembly.
1
Accessory Bulb Cover?€‰(Qty:?€‰2)
2
Warning: Refe ...
Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
Special Tools
EN-470-B Angular Torque Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Adjust the piston ring joints as follows:
Upper compression ring (1).
Lower compression ring (4).
Oil rings (2) or (3).
Oil ring spacer (5). ...
Input Speed Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the control solenoid valve and transmission
control module assembly. Refer to Control Solenoid
Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Replacement.
Remove the input speed sensor bolt (2) M6 x 23.
Unlock t ...
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