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:
Trunk (Sedan)
Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, hatch/trunk
open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the hatch/trunk
or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or
smelled. It can cause unconsci ...
Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement (Hatchback)
Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement
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Component Name
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Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Assembly
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Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement
Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia assembly. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Replacement.
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Radiator Upper Bracket Fasten ...
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