Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Manual Transmission Shift Lever Cable Adjustment
Special Tools
DT-527-A Adjuster or 5mm drill bit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
- Lift upward and disengage (do not remove) cable lock adjuster (1) to release the internal cable assembly, one for each cable.
- Lock the transmission gear control with DT-527-A pin (1) or 5mm drill bit.
- Lock the position of the shifter control lever by rotating the reverse lockout device with the following instructions:
- Push down on tab (1) and pull up on device (2) to release from installed position.
- Rotate device 180 degrees so tab (1) is in the rear of the shift control assembly.
- Secure integral pins in holes located on shifter base by pushing down device (2) until seated.
- Secure adjuster locks (3) by pushing down until locked. One for each cable.
- Reposition the reverse lockout device with the following instructions:
- Push down on tab (1) and pull up on device (2) to release from installed position.
- Rotate device (2) 180 degrees so tab (1) is in the front of the shift control assembly.
- Push downward on the reverse lockout device (2) until tab (1) snaps into detent.
- Remove the DT-527-A lock pin or drill bit from the transmission gear control.
- Install the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
- Verify correct operation of the transmission control assembly.
Note:
Not using the specified tools may lead to shift system mis-adjustment.
Note:
The hole of the transmission gear control (2) must be aligned to the hole in the base so the pin (1) can pass thru both. The transmission gear control will be locked in the 1? neutral position.
Note:
During this procedure DO NOT touch or preload the fixed shift lever as this may cause mis-adjustment to the shift system.
Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
Remove the floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Lift upward and disengage (do not remove) both cable lock
adjusters (1) to release the internal cable asse ...
Other materials:
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the outboard side of
the steering column.
There are four positions:
(Off): Briefly turn to this position
to turn the automatic light control off or on again.
AUTO (Automatic): Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, ...
Tires and Wheels Description and Operation
There are two types of tire and wheel balancing: static and dynamic.
Static balance is the equal distribution of weight around the wheel. Assemblies
that are statically unbalanced cause a bouncing action called wheel tramp. This
condition may eventually cause uneven tire wear.
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Shift Control Housing Replacement
Removal Procedure
Set the parking brake.
Shift the transmission to the Neutral position.
Remove the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement.
Remove the brake master cylinder assembly from the
power brake booster. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement.
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