Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement
Special Tools
EN-658 Rear Main Seal Installer
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
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- If equipped with automatic transmission, remove the flex plate. Refer to Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement.
- If equipped with a manual transmission, remove the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement.
- Using a flat-bladed tool, remove the rear crankshaft oil seal (1).
Note:
Do not damage the outside diameter of the crankshaft or chamber with any tool.
- Installation Procedure
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- Install the crankshaft rear oil seal (1) with EN-658 installer (2).
- Using the EN-658 installer (2) , install a NEW crankshaft real oil seal (1).
- If equipped with a manual transmission, install the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement.
- If equipped with automatic transmission, install the flex plate. Refer to Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement.
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
Special Tools
EN-658-1 Installer
EN-235-6 Installer
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Slide the crankshaft rear oil seal (2) across the EN-235-6 installe ...
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Other materials:
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement
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Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the radiator opening upper cover. Refer to Front Opening
Upper Cover Replacement.
Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to A ...
Liftgate Hinge Replacement
Liftgate Hinge Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Replacement.
Lower the rear of the headliner to access the inner bolts. Refer
to Headlining Trim Panel Replac ...
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the steering column and the intermediate steering shaft as an
assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.
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