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
The following information r ...
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:
Rear Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
The rear window wiper motor is located inside the hatchback door and is directly
connected to the rear window wiper. Ignition voltage is supplied to the rear wiper
motor through the wiper switch. The hatchback rear window washer systems equipped
with a separate washer fluid pump, hose, and noz ...
Power Steering Pump Belt Installation
Special Tools
EN-50098 Belt Installer
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install EN-50098 installer (2) and a NEW power steering pump belt (1)
to water pump pulley and power steering pump pulley.
Turn the engine slowly clockwise at the crankshaft ...
Manual Transmission Shift Lever Cable Adjustment
Special Tools
DT-527-A Adjuster or 5mm drill bit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: Not using the specified tools may lead to shift system mis-adjustment.
Remove the floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Lift upward an ...
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