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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012SONIC L4-1.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDIAGRAMSEXPLODED VIEWSMANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLEM20/M32 - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2012 Chevrolet Sonic L4-1.8L
M20/M32 - Manual Transmission
2012 Chevrolet Sonic L4-1.8LSECTION M20/M32 - Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission Component Views
Shift Control and Shift Lever/Selector Lever Cable Components
1 - Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable
2 - Shift Control Housing Bolts (Qty: 4)
3 - Shift Control Housing
4 - Manual Transmission Selector and Shift Lever Cable Bracket Bolts (Qty: 2)
5 - Manual Transmission Selector and Shift Lever Cable Bracket
Shift Shaft Components
1 - Shift Shaft Bolts (Qty: 2)
2 - Shift Shaft
3 - Shift Shaft O-Ring
Clutch Housing Components - Right Hand View
1 - Clutch Actuator Cylinder
2 - Clutch Actuator Cylinder Bolts (Qty: 3)
3 - Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal
Clutch Housing Components- Left Hand View
1 - Front Differential Carrier Flange Seal
2 - Front Differential Carrier Flange
3 - Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal
4 - Front Differential Carrier Flange Bolts (Qty: 4)
5 - Front Differential Carrier Flange Bolt Washers (Qty: 4)
6 - Transmission Oil Drain Plug
7 - Backup Lamp Switch Washer
8 - Backup Lamp Switch
9 - Clutch Actuator Cylinder Pipe Elbow
10 - Clutch Actuator Cylinder Pipe Sleeve
Transmission Housing Components
1 - Transmission Oil Filler Plug
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.