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:
Tire Terminology and Definitions
Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square
inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per
square inch).
Accessory Weight: The combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples
of optional accessories are automatic t ...
Fuel Tank Filler Door Replacement
Fuel Tank Filler Door Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Fuel Tank Filler Door
Procedure
Position the fuel tank filler door to the full open position. Using light
outward sliding pressure on the filler door, ...
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/Description
3-9607433
Transmission Support
DT-586
J-23129
KM-586
Universal Seal Remover
DT-3289-20
J-3289-20
Holding Fixture ...
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