Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Main Shaft Assemble (Gen 2)
Special Tools
3-0207944 Main Shaft Tapered Bearing Insert Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Install the 4th gear bearing assembly (1).
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Note:
The 3rd gear blocking ring lugs must be aligned with the
3rd/4th gear synchronizer assembly grooves.
Note:
The groove on the 3rd/4th gear synchronizer assembly (2)
should point toward the 4th gear assembly.
- Assemble the following components:
- 3rd/4th gear synchronizer assembly (1)
- 4th gear outer blocking ring (3)
- 4th gear intermediate blocking ring (4)
- 4th gear inner blocking ring (5)
- 4th gear assembly (6)
Install the 3rd/4th gear synchronizer assembly (2) and the
4th gear assembly (1) as a unit using 3-0207944 bearing insert tool (3) and
a hydraulic press.
Install the 3rd/4th gear synchronizer assembly thrust washer (2)
and the NEW 3rd/4th gear synchronizer assembly retaining ring (1).
Install the following components:
- 3rd gear outer blocking ring (8)
- 3rd gear intermediate blocking ring (7)
- 3rd gear inner blocking ring (6)
- 3rd gear bearing assembly (5)
- 3rd gear assembly (4)
- 3rd gear thrust washer (3)
- 3rd gear thrust washer retaining ring (2)
- 2nd gear bearing assembly (1)
Note:
The lugs on the blocking rings must be aligned with the 2nd
gear assembly and the 1st/2nd gear synchronizer assembly.
Assemble the following components:
- 1st/2nd gear synchronizer assembly (1)
- 1st/2nd gear outer blocking ring (2)
- 1st/2nd gear intermediate cone ring (3)
- 1st/2nd gear inner blocking ring (4)
- 2nd gear assembly (5)
Install the 1st/2nd gear synchronizer assembly (2) and the
2nd gear assembly (1) as a unit using 3-0207944 bearing insert tool (3) and
a hydraulic press.
Install the NEW 1st/2nd gear synchronizer assembly retaining
ring (1).
Note:
The lugs on the blocking rings must be aligned with the 1st/2nd
gear synchronizer assembly grooves.
Install the following components:
- 1st/2nd gear outer blocking ring (5)
- 1st/2nd gear intermediate cone ring (4)
- 1st/2nd gear inner blocking ring (3)
- 1st gear bearing assembly (2)
- 1st gear (1)
Install the 1st gear thrust washer (1) and the thrust washer (2) in the 1st/2nd
gear synchronizer assembly using a suitable tube (3) and a hydraulic press.
Special Tools
3-0207944 Main Shaft Tapered Bearing Insert Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install the 4th gear bearing assembly (1).
Note: T ...
Table 1:
1st Gear Removal
Table 2:
1st Gear Blocking Rings Removal
Table 3:
1st and 2nd Gear Synchronizer Hub Retaining Ring
Removal
Table 4:
1st ...
Other materials:
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
If equipped, LDW is intended to help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds
of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings.
The LDW indicator, , appears green if
a lane marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane, the indicator will
chang ...
Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
Remove the power vacuum brake booster bolts (1).
Remove the brake pedal assembly upper nuts (1)
Remove the brake pedal assembly lower nuts (1)
Remo ...
Tire Dismounting and Mounting (Match Mounting)
Match mounting is required on any wheel/tire assembly not within RFV specification.
Important: If a wheel/tire assembly is not within the RFV specification
after match mounting, the tire must be returned to the tire manufacturer.
All wheel weights should be removed prior ...
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