Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement

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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 Crankshaft Shock Mount Retainer For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
1	Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Fastener (Qty: 6) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Procedure Ensure to use a NEW fastener whenever the automatic transmission flex plate is removed. Tighten 35 Y (26 lb ft) Tighten the bolt an additional 30 degrees, and one more pass at 15 degrees using EN-470-B wrench .
2	Flex Plate
3	Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Procedure Inspect the automatic transmission flex plate for the following: Stress cracks around the flex plate. Cracks at welded areas that retain the ring gear onto the flex plate. Damaged or missing ring gear teeth. Do not attempt to repair the welded areas that retain the ring gear to the automatic transmission flex plate. Install a new flex plate.

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal

Special Tools EN-652 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Holder For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Install the EN-652 holder (1) to hold the automatic trans ...

Automatic Transmission Fluid Pressure Test Hole Plug Replacement

Automatic Transmission Fluid Pressure Test Hole Plug Replacement Callout Component Name 1 Fluid Pressure Test Plug ...

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Turning the Systems Off and On
The button for TCS and StabiliTrak is on the center console. Caution Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off. The vehicle driveline could be damaged. To turn off only TCS, press and release the button. The traction off light displays in the instrument cluster. To tu ...

Front Side Door Window Rear Guide Replacement
Front Side Door Window Rear Guide Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement. 1 Front Side Door Win ...

Replacing Engine Gaskets
Gasket Reuse and Applying Sealants Do not reuse any gasket unless specified. Gaskets that can be reused will be identified in the service procedure. Do not apply sealant to any gasket or sealing surface unless called out in the service information. Separating ...

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