Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side
Special Tools
- DT-446 Installer Drift
- DT-7004 Slide Hammer
- DT-23129 Universal Seal Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- 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.
- Remove the left wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
- Remove the left front wheel drive shaft oil seal (3) using the DT-7004 hammer and the DT-23129 remover(1).
- Installation Procedure
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- Coat the NEW left front wheel drive shaft oil seal (2) with transmission fluid.
- Install the NEW left front wheel drive shaft oil seal (2) using the DT-446 drift and hammer (1).
- Install the left wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
- Install the front suspension skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side
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Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. R ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Re ...
Other materials:
Front Bumper Fascia Bracket Replacement
Front Bumper Fascia Bracket Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Remove the front bumper fascia center support bracket. Refer to ...
Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Installation
Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Installation
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Control Solenoid Valve Assembly Filter Plate
Caution: Use care when removing or installing the filter plate
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Transmission Fluid Pump Assemble (6T40/45/50)
Table 1:
Fluid Pump w/Valve Trains Assemble
Table 2:
Torque Converter Fluid Seal and Fluid Filter Assembly
Assemble
Fluid Pump w/Valve Trains Assemble
Fluid Pump w/Valve Trains Assemble
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