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
Callout
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
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. ...
Other materials:
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight.
Caution
Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can
damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Approv ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Remove the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Fro ...
Engine Mount Replacement
Engine Mount Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture.
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