Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Engine Front Cover Gasket Installation

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine Block / Cylinder Block / Engine Front Cover Gasket Installation

Clean the sealing surfaces and remove all remains of old sealing compound material.

Note:

The thickness of the sealing bead should be 2 mm (0.0787 in).

Apply sealing compound to the shown areas (1) and (2). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.

Note:

Mind the guide sleeves.

Install the NEW engine front cover gasket (1).
Install the timing chain. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain Installation.

Note:

The complete installation procedure should not take longer than 10 minutes.

Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Installation.

Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement

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Engine Front Cover Gasket Removal

Remove and DISCARD the engine front cover gasket (1). ...

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Rear Window Reveal Molding Replacement
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