Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement

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Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
1	Rear Spring Procedure If removing the rear spring to service other suspension components, note the position of the rear spring in relationship to the insulators. Support the rear axle with a hydraulic jack. Remove the lower rear shock absorber bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
2	Upper Rear Spring Insulator Tip: Ensure that the rear spring insulator is properly seated in the rear frame rail.
3	Lower Rear Spring Insulator Tip: Ensure that the rear spring insulator is properly seated in the rear axle.

Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection (Shock Absorber)

Note: The shock absorber assembly DOES NOT have to be removed from the vehicle to perform the following inspection procedure. Note: A light film of oil on the top portion of the lower sho ...

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Raise and Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and ...

Other materials:

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt hei ...

If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. Use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the front outboard passenger frontal airb ...

Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement (1.4L)
Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the front bumper fascia opening ...

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