Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right 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 right wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
- Remove the right front wheel drive shaft oil seal (1) using the DT-7004 hammer and the DT-23129 remover (2).
- Installation Procedure
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- Coat the NEW right front wheel drive shaft oil seal (1) with transmission fluid.
- Install the NEW right front wheel drive shaft oil seal (1) using the DT-446 drift and hammer (2).
- Install the 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 - Right Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. ...
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:
What to Use
Warning
Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be
dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture
will. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain
water or the wrong mixture, the engine coul ...
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Inspection
Special Tools
GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: This inspection procedure does not supersede local government
required inspections that have more stringent requirements.
Inspect the outer tie rod seal. If the outer tie rod ...
Battery Tray Replacement
Battery Tray Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement.
Unclip the engine control module (ECM) bracket from the battery
tray and set aside.
Unclip the ...
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