Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Transmission System Description and Operation
The F17 is a 5 speed manual transmission assembly.
Note:
Use only transmission fluid listed within the Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for this manual transmission assembly. Other lubricants or additives may affect the shift performance.
The F17 (Gen 1) 5 Speed manual transmission has the following features:
- First and second gear double coned synchronizer
- Third, fourth, and fifth gear single coned synchronizer
- Two shaft design consisting of an input shaft, and main shaft
- Reverse inhibit feature
- One piece clutch actuator ?no bleed screw
- Transmission venting system is part of the fill cap
- Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
The F17 (Gen 2) 5 Speed manual transmission has the following features:
- First, second, third, and fourth gear double coned synchronizer
- Fifth gear single coned synchronizer
- Two shaft design consisting of an input shaft, and main shaft
- Synchronized Reverse Gear
- One piece clutch actuator ?no bleed screw
- Transmission venting system is part of the fill cap
- Vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
The manual transmission shift cables must be adjusted for proper shifter performance.
Transmission Replacement (With 1.6L or 1.8L Engine)
Removal Procedure
Remove the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement.
Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses,
remove and position aside the radiator surge t ...
Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the
vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel
(I/P) and can be seen through th ...
Other materials:
Liftgate (Hatchback)
Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, hatch/trunk
open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the hatch/trunk
or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or
smelled. It can cause unconsci ...
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
For vehicles with this feature, read the entire section before using it.
Warning
The LDW system is an aid to help the vehicle stay in the driving lane. It
does not steer the vehicle. The LDW system may not:
. Provide enough time to avoid a crash.
. Detect lane markings under bad weather co ...
Front Side Door Trim Replacement
Front Side Door Trim Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door upper front trim panel. Refer to Front Side
Door Upper Front Trim Panel Replacement.
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