Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: 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 surfaces with minor tolerances. When any internal engine parts are serviced, care and cleanliness are important. A liberal coating of engine oil should be applied to friction areas during assembly in order to protect and lubricate the surfaces on initial operation. Throughout this section, it should be understood that proper cleaning and protection of machined surfaces and friction areas are part of the repair procedure. This is considered standard shop practice even if not specifically stated.
Use the proper tools to measure the components when checking for excessive wear. Components not within the manufacturer's specification must be repaired or replaced.
Lubricate all moving parts with engine oil or a specified assembly lubricant. This will provide lubrication for initial start up.
When the components are reinstalled into an engine, return the components to their original location, position, and direction.
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 connectin ...
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/Description
207649
Rod Hairpins
547324
Flange Screws
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Other materials:
Front Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the
minimum allowable level then no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir
before proceed ...
Brake Rotor Refinishing
Special Tools
CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit
CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Note:
The disc brake rotors do not require refinishing as part of routine
brake system servic ...
Rear window defroster and outside mirror defroster
Example
In the Nissan Armada, the rear window and outside mirror defroster switch is
conveniently located on the front climate control panel for quick and easy access.
To clear fog or frost from the rear window and outside mirrors in the Nissan
Armada, start the engine and press the defros ...
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