Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Engine

Wheel Drive Shafts Description and Operation

Front wheel drive axles are flexible assemblies. Front wheel drive axles consist of the following components: A front wheel drive shaft tripot joint (inner joint) A front wheel drive shaft con ...

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Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch Replacement
Removal Procedure Disconnect the brake fluid level indicator switch electrical connector. Using a small, flat-bladed tool, lift the locking tab on the underside of the brake fluid level indicator switch (1) and remove the switch. Inspect the master cyli ...

Transmission Replacement (With 1.6L or 1.8L Engine)
Removal Procedure Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement. Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses, remove and position aside the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement. Remove the transmission range selector lever cabl ...

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 ...