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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Component Name
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:
Rear Compartment Lid Lock Cylinder Coding
The rear compartment lid lock cylinder uses 7 of the 7 cut positions. The tumbler
positions are staggered from side to side, 4 on one side and 3 on the other, are
not self-retaining, and are not snap in.
Note: All lock cylinders for side milled keys have right and left
tum ...
Hood Side Seal Replacement
Hood Side Seal Replacement
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Component Name
1
Hood Side Seal Push-In Retainer (Qty:?€‰6)
2
Hood Side Seal
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Battery Description and Operation
Warning: Batteries produce explosive gases, contain corrosive acid,
and supply levels of electrical current high enough to cause burns. Therefore,
to reduce the risk of personal injury when working near a battery:
Always shield your eyes and avoid leaning over the battery whenever
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