Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement

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Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the wheel drive shaft assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
1	Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Bracket Bolt (Qty: 3) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Tighten 22 Y (16 lb ft)
2	Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Procedure Check the transmission fluid level and fill to the proper level, if needed. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check.

Crankshaft and Bearing Removal

Identify all the connecting rod bearing caps (1). Remove the 4 bolts. Remove the connecting rod bearing caps 1 and 4 (1). Turn the crankshaft through 180 ...

Engine Front Cover Gasket Installation

Clean the sealing surfaces and remove all remains of old sealing compound material. Note: The thickness of the sealing bead should be 2 mm (0.0787 in). App ...

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Dolly Towing from the Front
The vehicle can be towed from the front using a dolly. To tow the vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a ...

Brake Caliper Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Inspect the brake caliper housing (1) for cracks, excess wear, and/or damage. If any of these conditions are present, the brake caliper requires replacement. Inspect the caliper piston dust boot seal (2) for cracks, tears, ...

Throttle Body Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LUW)
Throttle Body Heater Inlet Hose Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling ...

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