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:
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better
in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
. Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first
805 km (500 mi). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake
or slo ...
Water Pump Pulley Removal
Loosen the 3 water pump pulley bolts (2) while holding up the water pump
pulley hub with a wrench.
Remove the 3 water pump pulley bolts (2).
Remove the water pump pulley (1).
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Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
Set the pistons 1 and 4 to TDC in direction of engine rotation.
Note: Note cylinder sequence.
Mark the connecting rod with the connecting rod bearing cover (1).
Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing caps bol ...
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