Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Clutch and Differential Housing Assemble

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Driveline / Differentials / Clutch and Differential Housing Assemble

Special Tools

R-0007761 Universal Handle for Pullers and Installers
R-0407009 Countershaft Front Bearing Driver
R-0407010 Input Shaft Needle Bearing Puller and Driver
R-0407014 Gearshift Device Bushing Driver ?E#8201;Use with R-0007761
S-9707500 Axle Shaft Seal Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Install the shift shaft bushings (3) using the R-0407014 bushing

Install the shift shaft bushings (3) using the R-0407014 bushing driver (2) and R-0007761 handle (1).

Install the main shaft front bearing assembly (3) using the R-0407009 driver (2) and the R-0007761 handle (1).

Install the input shaft front bearing assembly (3) using the R-0407010 driver (2) and the R-0007761 handle (1).

Note:

Align the tabs on the clutch yoke shaft bushings to the slots in the clutch and differential housing.

Install the clutch yoke shaft bushings (1).

Install the clutch release bearing collar seal (3).
Install the clutch release bearing collar (2).

Caution:

Refer to Fastener Caution.

Install the clutch release bearing collar bolt (1) and tighten to 5 Y (44.3 lb in)
.

Install the front wheel drive shaft oil seal assembly (3) using the S-9707500 seal installer (2) and the R-0007761 handle (1).

Install the transmission magnet (1). Tighten to 4 Y (35.4 lb in) plus 45° plus an additional 90°
.

Install the NEW vehicle speed sensor O-ring seal (3).
Install the vehicle speed sensor assembly (2).
Install the vehicle speed sensor bolt (1). Tighten to 5 Y (44 lb in)
.

Differential Case Disassemble

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Clutch and Differential Housing Cleaning and Inspection

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Service Prior to Assembly
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