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:
Power Windows Description and Operation
Power Window System Components
The power window system consists of the following components:
Driver window switch
Front passenger window switch
Left rear window switch
Right rear window switch
Window regulator motors in each of the doors
Body control module
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Intake Manifold Installation
Clean the sealing surfaces.
Install the intake manifold (1) along with a NEW intake manifold gasket.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 6 intake manifold bolts (1) and tighten to 20 Y (15 lb ft).
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Bushing and Mating Shaft Inspection
Note: Proper bushing and corresponding mating shaft inspection should
be performed before replacing the bushing, shaft, and in some cases, the component
which houses the bushing. Thoroughly clean and dry the bushing and shaft surfaces
before inspecting for damage.
Any of the followin ...
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