Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side
Special Tools
- DT-446 Installer Drift
- DT-7004 Slide Hammer
- DT-23129 Universal Seal Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the front suspension skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Remove the left wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
- Remove the left front wheel drive shaft oil seal (3) using the DT-7004 hammer and the DT-23129 remover(1).
- Installation Procedure
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- Coat the NEW left front wheel drive shaft oil seal (2) with transmission fluid.
- Install the NEW left front wheel drive shaft oil seal (2) using the DT-446 drift and hammer (1).
- Install the left wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
- Install the front suspension skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.
Front Floor Console Cover Replacement (Manual Transmission)
Removal Procedure
Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in order to release
the retainers securing the console cover (1) to the console assembly.
Reach unde ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. ...
Other materials:
Tire Chains
Warning
Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on
a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes,
suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause
loss of control and a crash.
Use another typ ...
Engine Support Fixture
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Engine Support Fixture
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the radiator opening upper cover. Refer to Front Opening Upper
Cover Replacement
Special Tools
EN-28467-300 Engine Support Fixture Adapter ...
Exhaust Rear Muffler Heat Shield Replacement
Exhaust Rear Muffler Heat Shield Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disconnect the exhaust system hangers in the rear and allow the exhaust
system to rest on the rear axle.
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