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
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:
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning.
Note: There are several types of plastic collar fuel and evaporative
emission quick connect fittings used on this vehicle.
Bartholomew (1)
Q Release (2)
Squeeze to Rele ...
Vehicle Yaw Sensor Replacement
Vehicle Yaw Sensor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Turn the ignition OFF.
Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
1
Yaw Sensor Nut ...
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission
Replacement.
Special Tools
EN-470-B Angular Torque Wrench
EN-49979 Crank ...
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