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 Control Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Lift both cable adjustment retainers (1), one for
each cable, to release the s ...
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:
Intake Manifold Replacement
Special Tools
EN-34730?E1 Pressure Tester
EN-6015 Closure Plugs
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Remove the engine sight shield. ...
Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
Place a drip pan underneath.
Remove the oil filter cap (1).
Remove the oil filter cap seal (2).
Remove and properly dispose of the oil filter insert (3).
Re-install the oil filter cap.
Remove the oil drain bolt.
Drain the engine oil into the drip pan.
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Drive Range, First Gear (Gen 1)
As the vehicle speed increases, the transmission control module (TCM) receives
input signals from the automatic transmission input and output speed sensors, throttle
position sensor and other vehicle sensors to determine the precise moment to deenergize
or ?urn OFF?the shift solenoid, and to c ...
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