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:
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?
A: You could be— whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. Your chance of being
conscious during and after a crash, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater
if you are belted.
Q: If my vehicle has ai ...
When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly
The RVC system may not work properly or display a clear image if:
The RVC is turned off. See “Turning the Rear Camera System On or Off” earlier
in this section.
It is dark.
The sun or the beam of headlamps are shining directly into the camera lens.
Ice, snow, mud, or anything else b ...
Front Seat Cushion Inner Trim Panel Replacement
Front Seat Cushion Inner Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Cap
Procedure
Use a flat-bladed tool to release the cap from the recliner cover.
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