Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Manual Shift Shaft and Seal Replacement

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Transmission/Transaxle / Automatic / General / Manual Shift Shaft and Seal Replacement

Special Tools

DT-45201 Cooler Line Seal Remover
DT-49101 Seal Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
Remove the manual shaft and position switch assembly. Refer to Manual Shift Detent Lever with Shaft Position Switch Assembly Replacement.

Remove the manual shaft seal (1) using DT-45201 remover .

Installation Procedure

Install the manual shaft and position switch assembly. Refer to Manual Shift Detent Lever with Shaft Position Switch Assembly Replacement.

Install the manual shaft seal (1) using DT-49101 seal installer .
Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.

Manual Shift Shaft Seal Removal

Manual Shift Shaft Seal Removal Callout Component Name 1 Manual Shift Shaft Seal Note: Use the DT-45201 seal rem ...

Neutral - Engine Running (Gen 1)

When the gear selector is moved to the Neutral (N) position, the hydraulic and electrical system operation is identical to Park (P) range. However, if Neutral is selected after the vehicle was ope ...

Other materials:

Lockout Protection
If the driver side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock. If Unlocked Door Anti Lockout is turned on and: the vehicle is off, the driver door is open, and door locking is r ...

Additional Storage Features
Cargo Cover (Hatchback) Warning An unsecured cargo cover could strike people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Store the cargo cover securely or remove it from the vehicle. The cargo cover can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle. To remove the cargo cover: 1. Remove both ...

Rear Side Door Window Switch Bezel Replacement
Rear Side Door Window Switch Bezel Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the rear side door trim. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Replacement. 1 Rear Side Door Pull Handle ...

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