Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Shock Absorber Replacement
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Callout |
Component Name |
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Preliminary Procedure
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Rear Shock Absorber Upper Bolt (Qty: 2) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Procedure
Support the rear axle with a hydraulic jack. Tighten
58 Y (43 lb ft) |
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2 |
Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bolt Tighten
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3 |
Rear Shock Absorber Assembly |
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4 |
Shock Absorber Nut Tighten
25 Y (18 lb ft) |
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Shock Absorber Mount |
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6 |
Shock Absorber Bumper |
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7 |
Rear Shock Absorber |
Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning: Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent metal
chips from causing physical injury.
Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod (1) completely ex ...
Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection
Note: The strut 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 strut is normal.
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Other materials:
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand,
mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the traction
system off and use the rocking method. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control.
Warning
If the vehi ...
Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
Valve Cleaning Procedure
Use soft bristle wire brush to clean any carbon build-up from the valve
head. DO NOT use a wire brush on any part of the valve stem. The valve stem
is chrome plated to provide enhanced wear characteristics. Wire brushing
the stem could remove the chr ...
Tire Terminology and Definitions
Air Pressure
The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch
of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per
square inch).
Accessory Weight
The combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional
access ...
0.0106