Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Transmission System Description and Operation
The F17 is a 5 speed manual transmission assembly.
Note:
Use only transmission fluid listed within the Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for this manual transmission assembly. Other lubricants or additives may affect the shift performance.
The F17 (Gen 1) 5 Speed manual transmission has the following features:
- First and second gear double coned synchronizer
- Third, fourth, and fifth gear single coned synchronizer
- Two shaft design consisting of an input shaft, and main shaft
- Reverse inhibit feature
- One piece clutch actuator ?no bleed screw
- Transmission venting system is part of the fill cap
- Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
The F17 (Gen 2) 5 Speed manual transmission has the following features:
- First, second, third, and fourth gear double coned synchronizer
- Fifth gear single coned synchronizer
- Two shaft design consisting of an input shaft, and main shaft
- Synchronized Reverse Gear
- One piece clutch actuator ?no bleed screw
- Transmission venting system is part of the fill cap
- Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
The manual transmission shift cables must be adjusted for proper shifter performance.
Transmission Replacement (With 1.6L or 1.8L Engine)
Removal Procedure
Remove the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement.
Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses,
remove and position aside the radiator surge t ...
Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the
vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel
(I/P) and can be seen through th ...
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Front Seat Belt Guide Adjuster Replacement (with AHU)
Front Seat Belt Guide Adjuster Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper
Trim Panel Replacement.
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Driver ...
Intake Camshaft Installation
Note: Mind the markings on the camshaft bearing caps. Camshaft
bearing caps should be installed in their original position.
Lubricate camshaft and camshaft bearing caps with engine oil.
Install the intake camshaft (3).
Install the 5 camshaft bearing caps ...
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. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the left wheel drive shaft. Refer to
Fr ...
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