Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side
Special Tools
- DT-446 Installer Drift
- DT-7004 Slide Hammer
- DT-23129 Universal Seal Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the front suspension skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Remove the left wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
- Remove the left front wheel drive shaft oil seal (3) using the DT-7004 hammer and the DT-23129 remover(1).
- Installation Procedure
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- Coat the NEW left front wheel drive shaft oil seal (2) with transmission fluid.
- Install the NEW left front wheel drive shaft oil seal (2) using the DT-446 drift and hammer (1).
- Install the left wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
- Install the front suspension skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.
Front Floor Console Cover Replacement (Manual Transmission)
Removal Procedure
Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in order to release
the retainers securing the console cover (1) to the console assembly.
Reach unde ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. ...
Other materials:
Overview (Radio with Touchscreen)
1. VOL
(Volume)
Press to decrease or increase the volume.
2. (Power)
Press and hold to turn the power on or off.
3. (Home Page)
Press to go to the Home Page. See Home Page (Radio with Touchscreen).
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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
in each shift lever position.
For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF
only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn ...
3-5-Reverse and 4-5-6 Clutch Housing, and Input, Reaction, and Output Carrier
Installation
3-5-Reverse and 4-5-6 Clutch Housing, and Input, Reaction, and Output
Carrier Installation
Callout
Component Name
1
3? Reverse and 4?? Clutch Housing Thrust Bearing
2
2? Clutch Apply Plate ...
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