For those attempting to remove tthe axle nut . the regular 35mm socket ( borrowed from the parts store) won't work. it doesn't fit into the hole where the axle nut is situated. YOU WILL NEED A "THIN - WALLED" 35MM SOCKET / 36mm didn't work!!!!!
I only had one question just how long and count the time you went to the store and bought the part. Either on line or brick and block. To me it would take around 6 may 7 hours chasing parts and tools and doing the work but if it was a mechanic maybe 3 or 4 with the test drive.
Greetings from Turkey! I also have Chevy Sonic, but 1.3L diesel. I need to replace my passenger side axle. I already had 34 and 36 mm sockets, but they didn't fit. I found and bought 35 mm after this video, however 35 mm is also doesn't fit. :D I'm in trouble with my axle nut. When I measure the axle nut I found out that it's 35.75 mm, but my 35mm socket is 35.55mm. Do I need to hammer it like you mate? I just tried a little and saw that socket tortures the axle nut. Please help me!
@@937michaeltruman2005 Thx a lot mate! I did it 2 weeks ago. Yes, it was 36 mm, but my 36 mm socket didn't fit. I had to reduce the size with a grinder. So it worked.
What a nice awesome video My 2010 aveo got left driver side cv axle seal broke Same axle you got but only seal towards transmission end broke What is that seal exactly called I called oreily and autoz they Saud what is exactly that part called?
@@BrianBalatbat yo bro I see that you didn't take the 3 prong washer off the old one and the new one didn't have one on it. I just noticed this after finishing mine and I think I did the same thing. I hope its not critical. Did the customer complain of any noise or did the wheel bearing fail afterwards?
35mm? Thought it was 36mm for the chevy sonic. Mine is a 2015 and when i looked it up i found 36mm on reddit. I have yet to do the work however. I’ll find out.
Edited this as it's a 36 MM 2015 sonic is 35MM, I confirmed with my own axles today. And it's funny how that happened but I just double checked the socket I used and it IS a 36 mm for a 2015 Chevy Sonic 1.4l!
Yeah i did mine a while ago and forgot to post. My neighbor had the socket and i think it was 35mm. That being said im so pleased with easy DIY repairs and saving thousands. Spent CAD$ 212.11 total on the parts and about 1.5 hours. Edited from 80-90 total but as i looked up my invoice it was 80$ per axle lol wasn’t far off but still a huge savings!
@@BrianBalatbat yeah so question kid can check engine light come due to this leaking oil..i have lady selling me one them 2013 $4500 i pay for the left axle get done has 95l miles on it what ya think i should do should i buy it
There is a tool that is supposed to be inserted between the axle shaft and the seal inside the trans. This prevents damage of the seal upon removal. I don’t think yanking the axle assembly out is a good idea
There is a tool yes, but even the manual says to use a long screwdriver and pry away from the seal... Also those bolts/nut for the strut he removed are TTY and need to be replaced, as well as missing the washer on the end of the driveshaft that the manual specifically states to replace with new. Manual says "remove lower ball joint and use new bolt/nut, remove tie rod end, remove stabilizer link, use brass punch to lock brake rotor against caliper bracket. Remove CV nut, pry axle from trans using long screw driver, remove washer from CV axle, and replace with new (part is 11611963 for 2015). I see he left the washer on the old axle in the vid. I cant really see how it would destroy anything not using the washer and its a dealer only part.
Thank you so much, dude. This vid was a godsend for me 👌
No problem I’m glad this video helped you
Good Job.. Clean. Clear video.... you made it look very simple.... Thanks
Thank you and no problem!
For those attempting to remove tthe axle nut . the regular 35mm socket ( borrowed from the parts store) won't work. it doesn't fit into the hole where the axle nut is situated. YOU WILL NEED A "THIN - WALLED" 35MM SOCKET / 36mm didn't work!!!!!
I had to use a 36mm axle nut socket to take it off, but the hub I bought on rock auto took a 35mm axle socket
Very good video !! Thankyou for being such a good mechanic!!!
Such a good video!!! Awesome!!
Awesome information & tutorial 👏 👌🏼 👍🏿 😀
I only had one question just how long and count the time you went to the store and bought the part. Either on line or brick and block. To me it would take around 6 may 7 hours chasing parts and tools and doing the work but if it was a mechanic maybe 3 or 4 with the test drive.
Great video, I dont suppose you are in the dfw area?
Greetings from Turkey! I also have Chevy Sonic, but 1.3L diesel. I need to replace my passenger side axle. I already had 34 and 36 mm sockets, but they didn't fit. I found and bought 35 mm after this video, however 35 mm is also doesn't fit. :D I'm in trouble with my axle nut. When I measure the axle nut I found out that it's 35.75 mm, but my 35mm socket is 35.55mm. Do I need to hammer it like you mate? I just tried a little and saw that socket tortures the axle nut. Please help me!
it's 36 mm
@@937michaeltruman2005 Thx a lot mate! I did it 2 weeks ago. Yes, it was 36 mm, but my 36 mm socket didn't fit. I had to reduce the size with a grinder. So it worked.
@@hakanyoyen5773 hey man actually its a 35mm thin walled they were engineered to make more money on tools and make it harder to repair
@@codyping4082I hammered on a 36mm axle (performance tool), it was tight but fit.
"Thats what she said" Made the entire video
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What a nice awesome video
My 2010 aveo got left driver side cv axle seal broke
Same axle you got but only seal towards transmission end broke
What is that seal exactly called
I called oreily and autoz they Saud what is exactly that part called?
Wheel seal for the cv axle on the trans
At lady you got a sense of humor 😆. But very decent video sir!
🤣 all little humor doesn’t hurt. Thanks for commenting!
i dont see a torn boot, was it making noise? and at what mileage?
It was clicking when turning. I don’t remember how many miles it had.
"That's what she said... haha right?" 🤣🤣
🤣🤣 had to say it.
@@BrianBalatbat yo bro I see that you didn't take the 3 prong washer off the old one and the new one didn't have one on it. I just noticed this after finishing mine and I think I did the same thing. I hope its not critical. Did the customer complain of any noise or did the wheel bearing fail afterwards?
Is that too much transmission fluid lost to drive a few miles to a shop to have topped back off?
If you are going to DIY this job, just have some ATF on hand
I think it is q 36mm socket for the sonic
You are correct
35mm? Thought it was 36mm for the chevy sonic. Mine is a 2015 and when i looked it up i found 36mm on reddit. I have yet to do the work however. I’ll find out.
If it is then let me know, but i used 35mm for this one.
Edited this as it's a 36 MM
2015 sonic is 35MM, I confirmed with my own axles today.
And it's funny how that happened but I just double checked the socket I used and it IS a 36 mm for a 2015 Chevy Sonic 1.4l!
Yeah i did mine a while ago and forgot to post. My neighbor had the socket and i think it was 35mm. That being said im so pleased with easy DIY repairs and saving thousands. Spent CAD$ 212.11 total on the parts and about 1.5 hours.
Edited from 80-90 total but as i looked up my invoice it was 80$ per axle lol wasn’t far off but still a huge savings!
Have a 2015 sonic LT 1.8 in front of me. 36 mm Axel nut. 35.55mm to be more precise.
it is 35 mm thin walled
2014 chevy sonic ltz hatchback
SHOULD THE BALL- JOINT BE DISCONNECTED ON EITHER THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER'S SIDES??
Will give you more room too move the knuckle but it isn’t required no
Is the passenger side the same?
About the same thing
How much would this cost?
I charged the customer $150 labor I came to his house. Probably about $250 or more labor at a local shop.
@@BrianBalatbat yeah so question kid can check engine light come due to this leaking oil..i have lady selling me one them 2013 $4500 i pay for the left axle get done has 95l miles on it what ya think i should do should i buy it
There is a tool that is supposed to be inserted between the axle shaft and the seal inside the trans. This prevents damage of the seal upon removal. I don’t think yanking the axle assembly out is a good idea
There is a tool yes, but even the manual says to use a long screwdriver and pry away from the seal... Also those bolts/nut for the strut he removed are TTY and need to be replaced, as well as missing the washer on the end of the driveshaft that the manual specifically states to replace with new. Manual says "remove lower ball joint and use new bolt/nut, remove tie rod end, remove stabilizer link, use brass punch to lock brake rotor against caliper bracket. Remove CV nut, pry axle from trans using long screw driver, remove washer from CV axle, and replace with new (part is 11611963 for 2015). I see he left the washer on the old axle in the vid. I cant really see how it would destroy anything not using the washer and its a dealer only part.
Your glove is rendered useless 😂
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