Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Front Differential Carrier Cleaning and Inspection

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Front Differential Carrier Cleaning and Inspection
Callout	Component Name
Caution: After cleaning the transmission components, allow to air dry. Do not use cloth or paper towels in order to dry any transmission components. Lint from the towels can cause component failure. Caution: Do not reuse cleaning solvents. Previously used solvents may deposit sediment which may damage the component. Caution: Keep thrust washers with the gear it was matched to. The thrust washers are selective sizes and it is difficult to identify the proper washer thickness. Improper assembly can cause premature failure of the differential assembly. Preliminary Procedures Clean and inspect the differential assembly, pinion gears and thrust washers for scoring, wear or damage. The differential assembly is only serviced as an assembly.
1	Front Differential Pinion Gear Shaft Retainer
2	Front Differential Pinion Gear Pin
3	Sun Gear to Differential Housing Bearing Assembly
4	Front Differential Pinion Gear Washer
5	Front Differential Pinion Gear
6	Front Differential Planetary Pinion Gear Bearing Roller

Fluid Pump Cover - Fluid Pump Body Side

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Front Differential Carrier Installation (6T30)

Front Differential Carrier Installation Callout Component Name 1 Final Drive Sun Gear 2 Diff ...

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System Operation
The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak®, an electronic stability control system. These systems help limit wheel slip and assist the driver in maintaining control, especially on slippery road conditions. TCS activates if it senses that any of the drive wheels are spinni ...

If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving, especially if the tires are maintained properly. See Tires. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if there is ever a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, ...

Crankshaft Balancer Removal
Special Tools EN-652 Flywheel Holder For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Install the EN-652 holder (1). Lock the flywheel (2) or the automatic transmission flex plate via the starter ring gear. Remove and DISCARD the crankshaft balancer bo ...

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