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 Floor Console Cover Replacement (Manual Transmission)
Removal Procedure
Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in order to release
the retainers securing the console cover (1) to the console assembly.
Reach unde ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. ...
Other materials:
Hood Insulator Replacement
Hood Insulator Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Hood Insulator Plastic Retainer (Qty:?€‰6)
2
Hood Insulator
Procedure
Ensure the 3 integral tabs are secured to the hood.
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Front Compartment Front Insulator Cover Replacement
Front Compartment Front Insulator Cover Replacement
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Component Name
1
Front Compartment Front Insulator Cover Screw (Qty:?€‰2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Tighten
2.5?€‰Y (22?₠...
Heated Seats Description and Operation
Heated Seat Components
The driver and passenger heated seats each consist of the following components:
Left heated seat switch
Right heated seat switch
HVAC control module
Seat heating control module
Seat cushion heating element
Seat back heating element
Seat cushion ...
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