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:
Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Interior Lamps
The interior lighting consist of two groups. This first group includes lamps
that may not be dimmed.
Dome/reading lamps
Rear compartment courtesy lamp
Dome Lamps
When any door is opened, the associated door jamb switch closes providing
a door ...
Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Correction - Indexing
Special Tools
CH-45101-100 Conical Brake Rotor Washers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Note:
Brake rotor thickness variation MUST be checked BEFORE checking
for assembled lateral runout (LRO). Thi ...
Engine Flywheel Removal
Special Tools
EN-652 Flywheel Holder
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install EN-652 holder (1) to hold the engine flywheel (2).
Remove and DISCARD the 6 engine flywheel bolts (2).
Remove the engine flywheel (1).
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