Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint Inspection
- Inspection Procedure
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- Remove the front wheel drive shaft inner joint and boot. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
- Remove the wheel drive shaft tripod bushing (1) from the tripod housing (3).
- Remove the wheel drive shaft tripod housing (3) from the wheel drive shaft.
- Remove the wheel drive shaft tripod joint boot bushing (1).
- Using a suitable cleaner, remove the excess grease from the tripod assembly.
- Inspect the following items for damage or excessive wear:
- The wheel drive shaft tripod boot
- The wheel drive shaft tripod assembly
- The wheel drive shaft tripod joint housing
- The wheel drive shaft tripod joint bushing
- The wheel drive shaft
- If any of the internal parts are found to be excessively worn or damaged, replace the wheel drive shaft inner joint and boot. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement.
Wheel Alignment Measurement
Steering and vibration complaints are not always the result of improper alignment.
One possible cause is wheel and tire imbalance. Another possibility is tire lead
due to worn or improperly manufa ...
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Inspection
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the outer constant velocity (CV) joint and boot from the wheel
drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement.
Remo ...
Other materials:
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/Description
EL–50334–20
Multi-Media Interface Tester (MIT)
EL–50334–50
USB Cable and Adapter Kit
EL-48028
Digital Radio Test ...
Front Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement
Front Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Seat Recliner Handle Cover Cap
Procedure
Use a flat-bladed tool to release the handle cover from the handle assembly.
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Steering Wheel Straight and Column Locked Caution
Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure
the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column
lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent
damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The ste ...
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