Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement

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Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the wheel drive shaft assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
1	Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Bracket Bolt (Qty: 3) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Tighten 22 Y (16 lb ft)
2	Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Procedure Check the transmission fluid level and fill to the proper level, if needed. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check.

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