Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check
- 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
- 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
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- Install a NEW case plug (1) and tighten to 4Y
(35 lb in) plus 45-135 degrees
.
- Install the front suspension skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement
- Lower the vehicle.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
- Install a NEW case plug (1) and tighten to 4Y
(35 lb in) plus 45-135 degrees
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
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Transmission Identification Information
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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:
Automatic Transmission
P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use
when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily.
Warning
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can ro ...
Lead/Pull Description
At a constant highway speed on a typical straight road, lead/pull is the amount
of effort required at the steering wheel to maintain the vehicle's straight path.
Important: Vehicles will tend to lead/pull in the direction of the
road slope as part of normal operation.
Lead/pull is ...
Tire and Wheel Balancing (Collet Cone Selection)
Important: Never use the hub cap bore to center the wheel onto
the balancer. The pilot bore (on the hub side of the wheel) is machined
to be concentric to very tight non - standard tolerances. The bottom cap
bore is not machined to this same degree of precision.
Accurate mac ...
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