Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Transmission System Description and Operation

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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

Removal Procedure Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement. Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) ...

Vehicle Speed Sensor Replacement

Vehicle Speed Sensor Replacement Callout Component Name 1 Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Nut Caution: Refer to Fa ...

Other materials:

Manual Mode
To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M(Manual Mode). While driving in manual mode, the transmission will remain in the driver selected gear. When coming to a stop in the manual position, the vehicle will automatically shift into 1 (First) gear. 2. Press th ...

Control Valve Body Assembly Assemble (Gen 1)
Control Valve Body Assembly Assemble Callout Component Name 1 Valve Body Ball Check Valve (Qty: 6) 2 Control Valve Channel Plate Spacer Plate Assembly 3 ...

Special Tools
Illustration Tool Number/Description 3-0207944 Main Shaft Tapered Bearing Insert Tool 39506289 Universal Adapter, 2.5L HST Engine 69604356 Gear Pullers ...

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