Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine Lubrication / Oil Sump/Pan / Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

Warning:

Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.

Caution:

To ensure proper engine lubrication, clean clogged or contaminated oil galleries in an approved solvent and with compressed air. Failure to clean oil galleries may cause engine damage.

Clean the oil suction gallery (2) with compressed air. Be sure to remove all dirt and old gasket material from the suction gallery (2).
Remove all remaining old gasket material from sealing surface (1) and screw bores (3).
Clean the sealing surfaces from dirt and grease.
Inspect the sealing surface for cracks and damage.

Oil Pan Installation

Special Tools EN-49980 Guidance Pins For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Clean the sealing surfaces from old sealing material, dirt, oil and grease. Note: The seal ...

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Special Tools
Illustration Tool Number/Description BO-49385 BO-6626 KM-6626 S0201912 Wiper Arm Puller ...

Engine Coolant Thermostat Installation
Caution: Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caution. Clean the engine coolant sealing surfaces. Install the engine coolant seal (1). Install the engine coolant thermostat assembly (2). Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Install the 4R ...

Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Replacement (LUV)
Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling. Remove the radiator surge tank. Refer to Remove the radiator s ...

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