Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: 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.
- Apply sealing compound to the oil pan. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.
- Apply sealing compound to the groove of the engine front cover (1). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.
- Apply sealing compound around the screw bore (2) of the crankshaft bearing cap tie plate.
- Install the 2 EN-49980 pins (1) and (2) to the shown oil pan screw bores.
- Carefully install the oil pan. Guide the oil pan with EN-49980 pins (2) and the equivalent screw bores (1).
- Hold the oil pan with 4 oil pan bolts.
- Remove EN-49980 pins.
- Install the remaining 12 oil pan bolts and hand tighten.
- Lay a straight edge (1) against the oil pan and engine block. Using a rubber mallet, adjust the transition in area (2) until there is no clearance between oil pan and the straight edge.
- Tighten the 16 oil pan bolts to 10 Y (89 lb in)
.
Note:
The sealing bead should be applied close to the inner edge of the oil pan. Take care that the oil suction gallery (4) will not get contaminated with sealing compound or dirt. The thickness of the sealing bead (3) should be 2 mm (0.0787 in).
Note:
The complete installation procedure of the oil pan should not take longer than 10 minutes.
Caution:
Use care when installing the oil pan to prevent disruption of the sealing bead. The sealing bead should remain consistent until the oil pan is mated with the engine. An inconsistent sealing bead can cause an insufficient seal and result in engine damage.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
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 ga ...
Oil Pan Removal
Remove the 16 oil pan bolts (1).
Caution: Pry the oil pan carefully in order to prevent damage
to the transaxle case or the oil pan sealing surfaces.
Place a ...
Other materials:
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See Airbag System. Airbags
are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag system's deployment
threshold. Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely
to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restra ...
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop
and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and deep‐standing or flowing water.
Warning
Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as ...
Transmission Assemble (Gen 1)
Special Tools
3-9506289 Universal Adapter
R-0007758 Holding Fixture
S-9407197 Differential Rotating Tool
S-9407198 Differential Bearing Race Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install the clutch and differential housing assembly (1)
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