Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
- 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.
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.
Oil Sump/Pan
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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 ...
Other materials:
Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection (Shock Absorber)
Note: The shock absorber assembly DOES NOT have to be removed from
the vehicle to perform the following inspection procedure.
Note: A light film of oil on the top portion of the lower shock absorber
tube is normal. DO NOT replace the shock absorber for this condition.
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Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Installation
Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Installation
Callout
Component Name
1
Control Solenoid Valve Assembly Filter Plate
Caution: Use care when removing or installing the filter plate
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System temporarily unavailable
When any of the following messages appear on the vehicle information display,
a chime will sound and the I-BSI system will be turned off automatically.
"Unavailable Slippery Road": When the VDC system (except traction control
system function) or ABS operates.
"Currently Una ...
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