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:
Brake System Warning Light
The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is
not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal
braking performance, both circuits need to be working
If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system
...
Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the
brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time,
a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which co ...
Water Pump Installation
Clean the sealing surfaces and the 3 coolant pump threads.
Install NEW gasket.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.
Install the coolant pump (1).
Install 5 NEW bolts (2) and tighten to 8& ...
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