Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Transmission Disassemble (Gen 1)
Special Tools
- 3-9506289 Universal Adapter
- R-0007758 Holding Fixture
- S-9407198 Differential Bearing Race Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Attach R-0007758 holding fixture (2) to the transmission.
- Attach R-0007758 holding fixture (2) with transmission to the 3-9506289 Universal Adapter (1).
- Remove the clutch release bearing (1).
- Remove the clutch fork shaft retaining bolt (2).
- Remove the clutch fork shaft (1).
- Remove the transmission control lever housing bolts (1).
- Remove the control lever housing (2) and gasket (3).
- Remove the transmission cover bolts (3).
- Remove the transmission cover (2) and gasket (1).
- Remove the back up lamp switch (1).
- Remove the transmission case bolts (3).
- Remove the transmission case (2) and gasket (1).
- Remove the case magnet (4), may stay with case.
- Remove the reverse idler gear washer (5), may stay on the reverse idler gear shaft.
- Mark the differential bearing adjuster and case (1) before removal.
- Remove the differential bearing adjuster lock bolt (1).
- Remove the differential bearing adjuster lock (2).
- Using S-9407198 differential bearing race wrench remove the front differential bearing adjuster (1).
- Remove the front differential bearing retainer O-ring seal (2).
- Remove the front differential carrier cover bolts (1).
- Remove the differential carrier cover (2) and gasket (3).
- Remove the front differential carrier (1).
Transmission Component and System Description
The mechanical components of the 6T30/40/45/50 are as follows:
A torque converter with an electronically controlled capacity clutch (ECCC)
Gear-type fluid pump assembly
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Transmission Disassemble (Gen 2)
Special Tools
3-9506289 Universal Adapter
R-0007758 Holding Fixture
S-9407198 Differential Bearing Race Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Attach R-0 ...
Other materials:
Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement
Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Partially remove the rear compartment opening weatherstrip. Refer to
Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip Replacement.
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Tire and Wheel Assembly Runout Measurement - On-Vehicle
Raise and support the vehicle.
Closely inspect each tire for proper and even bead seating.
If any of the tire beads were not properly or evenly seated, reseat the
tire bead, then proceed to step 4. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Wrap the circumferenc ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
Special Tools
DT-35910 Drive Axle Boot Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools
Disassemble Procedure
Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel
Drive Shaft Replacement.
Install the drive axle shaft (1) i ...
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