Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Camshaft

Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding

Valve Cleaning Procedure Use soft bristle wire brush to clean any carbon build-up from the valve head. DO NOT use a wire brush on any part of the valve stem. The valve stem is chr ...

Camshaft Actuator System Description

Camshaft Actuator System Overview (1) Camshaft Actuator Vane (2) Timing Chain Sprocket (3) Engine Oil Pressure-For retarding ...

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Starting the Engine
The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. It assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to START and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the engine starts. If the eng ...

Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
Warning A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash, have them i ...

Tire Designations
Tire Size The following is an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. ...