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Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Separating Parts

Note:

  • Disassembly of the piston, press fit design piston pin, and connecting rod may create scoring or damage to the piston pin and piston pin bore. If the piston, pin, and connecting rod have been disassembled, replace the components as an assembly.
  • Many internal engine components will develop specific wear patterns on their friction surfaces.
  • When disassembling the engine, internal components MUST be separated, marked, or organized in a way to ensure installation to their original location and position.

Separate, mark, or organize the following components:

Replacing Engine Gaskets
Gasket Reuse and Applying Sealants Do not reuse any gasket unless specified. Gaskets that can be reused will be identified in the service procedure. Do not apply sealant to any ...

Service Prior to Assembly
The importance of cleanliness during assembly cannot be overstated. Dirt or debris will cause engine damage. An automobile engine is a combination of many machined, honed, polished and lapped surf ...

Other materials:

Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement. 2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eight ...

Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warn of the engine overheating. If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get service help right away. See Roadside Assistance Program. If the decision is made to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface. T ...

Knock Sensor System Description
Circuit/System Description The knock sensor system enables the engine control module (ECM) to control the ignition timing for the best possible performance while protecting the engine from potentially damaging levels of detonation. The ECM uses the knock sensor system to test for ...

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