Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Thrust Washer and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
- Mark or tag the bearings in order to ensure they are properly installed in the correct location.
- Clean all of the roller bearings, needle bearings, and ball bearings in a suitable solvent and air dry all the parts.
- Inspect the bearings and races for the following conditions:
Warning:
Wear safety glasses to avoid injury when using compressed air or any cleaning solvent. Bodily injury may occur if fumes are inhaled or if skin is exposed to chemicals.
Caution:
Do not allow the bearings to spin. Turn them slowly by hand. Spinning the bearings may damage the race and the rollers.
- Roughness
- Brinelling
- Pitting
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/Description
3-0207944
Main Shaft Tapered Bearing Insert Tool
3950628 ...
Transmission Assemble (Gen 1)
Special Tools
3-9506289 Universal Adapter
R-0007758 Holding Fixture
S-9407197 Differential Rotating Tool
S-9407198 Differential Bearing Race Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer ...
Other materials:
Towing the Vehicle
Notice: Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage. The
damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not lash or hook to
the chassis components including the front and rear subframes, suspension control
arms and links during towing and recovery of a disabled vehicl ...
Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Approved safety glasses and gloves should be worn
when performing this procedure to reduce the chance of personal injury.
Place masking tape over the mirror glass.
Carefully push the outside rearview mirror glass upward and int ...
Lead/Pull Description
At a constant highway speed on a typical straight road, lead/pull is the amount
of effort required at the steering wheel to maintain the vehicle's straight path.
Important: Vehicles will tend to lead/pull in the direction of the
road slope as part of normal operation.
Lead/pull is ...
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