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
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. ...
Other materials:
Overview (Radio with CD/USB)
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O /VOL (Power/Volume)
Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume.
Z (Eject)
Removes a disc from the CD slot.
Buttons 1−6
Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations.
AUX Port
3.5 mm (1/8 in) connection for external devices.
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Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement (Without AAL)
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Fastener (Qty:?€‰2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
2
Instrumen ...
Engine Oil Cooler Housing Replacement
Removal Procedure
Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic
Converter Replacement.
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