Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Wheel Alignment Specifications
Alignment Condition: Full tank of fuel, no passengers and placed on flat level surface.
Wheel Alignment Specifications
| RPO Restriction | Wheels | Caster | Cross Caster | Camber | Cross Camber | Total Toe | Steering Wheel Angle | Thrust Angle | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left | Right | (Left - Right) | Left | Right | (Left - Right) | (Left + Right) | (Left - Right)/2 | |||
| FE1 | Front | 4.4°± 0.75° | 4.4°± 0.75° | °± 0.75° | -0.80°± 0.75° | -0.80°± 0.75° | ± 0.75° | 0.10°± 0.20° | ± 2.50° | - |
| Rear | - | - | - | -1.00°± 0.50° | -1.00°± 0.50° | ± 0.75° | 0.40°± 0.50° | - | ± 0.40° | |
| FE3 | Front | 4.55°± 0.75° | 4.55°± 0.75° | °± 0.75° | -.95°± 0.75° | -.95°± 0.75° | ± 0.75° | 0.04°± 0.20° | ± 2.50° | - |
| Rear | - | - | - | -1.00°± 0.50° | -1.00°± 0.50° | ± 0.75° | 0.41°± 0.50° | - | ± 0.40° | |
| FE4 | Front | 4.35°± 0.75° | 4.35°± 0.75° | °± 0.75° | -0.70°± 0.75° | -0.70°± 0.75° | °± 0.75° | 0.13°± 0.20° | ± 2.50° | - |
| Rear | - | - | - | -1.00°± 0.50° | -1.00°± 0.50° | °± 0.75° | 0.38°± 0.50° | - | ± 0.40° | |
| ECO | Front | 4.55°± 0.75° | 4.55°± 0.75° | °± 0.75° | -.95°± 0.75° | -.95°± 0.75° | °± 0.75° | 0.04°± 0.20° | ± 2.50° | - |
| Rear | - | - | - | -1.0°± 0.50° | -1.0°± 0.50° | °± 0.75° | 0.41°± 0.50° | - | ± 0.40° | |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.