Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation
Special Tools
EN-652 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Holder
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Clean the automatic transmission flex plate bolt threads.
- Install the automatic transmission flex plate (2) and the EN-652 holder to hold the automatic transmission flex plate (2).
- Install the 6 NEW automatic transmission flex plate bolts (2)
and tighten the bolts to 60 Y (44 lb ft)
.
- Remove the EN-652 holder.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal
Special Tools
EN-652 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Holder
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install the EN-652 holder (1) to hold the automatic
trans ...
Other materials:
Full-Cut Method Description
Note:
If corrosion of the pinch-weld flange is present, or if sheet metal
repairs or replacements are required, refinish the pinch-weld flange in
order to present a clean, primer-only surface.
If paint repairs are required, mask the flange bonding area, prior to
applying th ...
Brake Drum Surface and Wear Inspection
Special Tools
CH-8001 Dial Indicator Set
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
With the brake drum removed, clean the brake shoe lining contact surface
of the brake drum with denatured alcohol or an equivalent approved brak ...
Wheel Drive Shafts Description and Operation
Front wheel drive axles are flexible assemblies.
Front wheel drive axles consist of the following components:
A front wheel drive shaft tripot joint (inner joint)
A front wheel drive shaft constant velocity joint (outer joint)
A front wheel drive shaft
The front wheel drive shaft connec ...
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