Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Transmission/Transaxle / Manual / General / Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check

Removal Procedure

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
Place a basin underneath the vehicle.
Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission case plug.

Remove the transmission case plug (1). DISCARD the case plug.
Add transmission fluid until it seeps out of the plug hole.

Installation Procedure

Caution:

Refer to Fastener Caution.

Install a NEW case plug (1) and tighten to 4Y (35 lb in) plus 45-135 degrees
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Install the front suspension skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement
Lower the vehicle.

Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill

Draining Procedure Note: The fluid check bolt at the front of the transmission may not be opened. The transmission fluid drained out during the pre-delivery inspection ...

Transmission Identification Information

mmmmmmmmmmm1c The code for the M32-6 transmission will be found on the back of the transmission housing, above the axle shaft. In addition, an Alphacode sticker will be placed on the cover of t ...

Other materials:

Power Door Locks
Select and the following may display: Auto Door Unlock Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Delayed Door Lock Auto Door Unlock Select to set which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Select All Doors, Driver Door, or Off. Unlocked Door Anti Lock O ...

Backup Lamp Switch Replacement
Backup Lamp Switch Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Without draining the coolant or removing the ...

Crankshaft Balancer Removal
Special Tools EN-652 Flywheel Holder For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Install the EN-652 holder (1). Lock the flywheel (2) or the automatic transmission flex plate via the starter ring gear. Remove and DISCARD the crankshaft balancer bo ...

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