Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint Inspection
- Inspection Procedure
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- Remove the front wheel drive shaft inner joint and boot. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
- Remove the wheel drive shaft tripod bushing (1) from the tripod housing (3).
- Remove the wheel drive shaft tripod housing (3) from the wheel drive shaft.
- Remove the wheel drive shaft tripod joint boot bushing (1).
- Using a suitable cleaner, remove the excess grease from the tripod assembly.
- Inspect the following items for damage or excessive wear:
- The wheel drive shaft tripod boot
- The wheel drive shaft tripod assembly
- The wheel drive shaft tripod joint housing
- The wheel drive shaft tripod joint bushing
- The wheel drive shaft
- If any of the internal parts are found to be excessively worn or damaged, replace the wheel drive shaft inner joint and boot. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement.
Wheel Alignment Measurement
Steering and vibration complaints are not always the result of improper alignment.
One possible cause is wheel and tire imbalance. Another possibility is tire lead
due to worn or improperly manufa ...
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Inspection
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the outer constant velocity (CV) joint and boot from the wheel
drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement.
Remo ...
Other materials:
Dimensions - Body (5HB)
Point-to-point measurements are for reference only. All measurements are given
in millimeters. Use these measurements for diagnosing and estimating. Point-to-point
measurements are duplicated with tram bar pointers set at equal lengths. All die
marks, holes, slots, and fasteners are measured t ...
Front Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement
Front Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove either the left front or right front wheelhouse liner. Refer
to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement.
Disconnect the electrical connector t ...
Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUV,LUW)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning.
Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate. Refer to
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor-2. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor
Rep ...
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