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:
Steering Column Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead,
secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin,
steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the
steering column will prevent damage and a possible ...
Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn
Note: The crankshaft position sensor system variation learn procedure
is required when the following service procedures have been performed, regardless
of whether DTC P0315 is set:
Engine replacement
Engine control module (ECM) replacement
Crankshaft damper replacement
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Fuel Pressure Sensor Replacement - Fuel Feed Pipe
Fuel Pressure Sensor Replacement - Fuel Feed Pipe
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief.
Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Asse ...
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