Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check
- Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the front suspension skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement
- Place a basin underneath the vehicle.
- Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission case plug.
- Remove the transmission case plug (1). DISCARD the case plug.
- Add transmission fluid until it seeps out of the plug hole.
- Installation Procedure
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- Install a NEW case plug (1) and tighten to 4Y
(35 lb in) plus 45-135 degrees
.
- Install the front suspension skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement
- Lower the vehicle.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
- Install a NEW case plug (1) and tighten to 4Y
(35 lb in) plus 45-135 degrees
Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
Draining Procedure
Note:
The fluid check bolt at the front of the transmission may not be
opened.
The transmission fluid drained out during the pre-delivery inspection
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Transmission Identification Information
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The code for the M32-6 transmission will be found on the back of the transmission
housing, above the axle shaft. In addition, an Alphacode sticker will be placed
on the cover of t ...
Other materials:
Brake Pipe Replacement
Special Tools
CH-45405 Brake Pipe Flaring Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Warning: Always use double walled steel brake pipe when replacing
brake pipes. The use of any other pipe is not recomm ...
Drum Brake System Description and Operation
System Component Description
The drum brake system consists of the following:
Drum Brake Shoes
Applies mechanical output force, from hydraulic brake wheel cylinders,
to friction surfaces of brake drums.
Brake Drums
Uses mechanical output force applied to fric ...
Camber Description
Camber is the tilting of the wheels from the vertical when viewed from the front
of the vehicle. When the wheels tilt outward at the top, the camber is positive (+).
When the wheel tilts inward at the top, the camber is negative (−). The amount of
tilt is measured in degr ...
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