Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Manual Shift Shaft and Seal Replacement

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Transmission/Transaxle / Automatic / General / Manual Shift Shaft and Seal Replacement

Special Tools

DT-45201 Cooler Line Seal Remover
DT-49101 Seal Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
Remove the manual shaft and position switch assembly. Refer to Manual Shift Detent Lever with Shaft Position Switch Assembly Replacement.

Remove the manual shaft seal (1) using DT-45201 remover .

Installation Procedure

Install the manual shaft and position switch assembly. Refer to Manual Shift Detent Lever with Shaft Position Switch Assembly Replacement.

Install the manual shaft seal (1) using DT-49101 seal installer .
Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.

Manual Shift Shaft Seal Removal

Manual Shift Shaft Seal Removal Callout Component Name 1 Manual Shift Shaft Seal Note: Use the DT-45201 seal rem ...

Neutral - Engine Running (Gen 1)

When the gear selector is moved to the Neutral (N) position, the hydraulic and electrical system operation is identical to Park (P) range. However, if Neutral is selected after the vehicle was ope ...

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