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:
Brake Dust Warning
Warning: Avoid taking the following actions when you service wheel
brake parts:
Do not grind brake linings.
Do not sand brake linings.
Do not clean wheel brake parts with a dry brush or with compressed air.
Some models or aftermarket brake parts may contain asbestos fiber ...
Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning: Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent metal
chips from causing physical injury.
Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod (1) completely extended.
Drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap (3) using a 5 mm
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Maintenance schedules
Basic information
To ensure your Nissan Armada delivers reliable performance, optimal safety, and
long-term efficiency, NISSAN provides two distinct maintenance schedules tailored
to different driving conditions. These schedules are carefully designed to cover
both mileage and time intervals, ...
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