Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
- Identify all the connecting rod bearing caps (1).
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the connecting rod bearing caps 1 and 4 (1).
- Turn the crankshaft through 180°.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the connecting rod bearing caps 2 and 3 (1).
- Identify the crankshaft bearing caps.
- Remove the crankshaft bearing caps (1).
- Remove the 10 bolts.
- Remove the crankshaft (2).
- Remove the crankshaft bearing clips.
Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
Special Tools
EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools
Note: Inspect the installation position.
Install the crankshaft bearing cl ...
Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement
Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer ...
Other materials:
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Coding (Non Free Wheeling)
The door lock cylinder uses 8 of the 8?€‰cut positions. The tumbler positions
are staggered from side to side, 4 on one side and 4 on the other, are not self-retaining,
and are not snap in.
Note: All lock cylinders for side milled keys have right and left
tumblers. The locat ...
Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment
Ensure that the steering wheel is set in a straight ahead position.
Loosen the tie rod jam nut (1).
Adjust the toe to specification by turning the inner tie rod (2). Refer
to Wheel Alignment Specifications.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Tighten the t ...
Tires and Wheels Description and Operation (Equipment)
GM Recommended Tire Balancer
Hunter RF33 Road Force balancer or equivalent with the following options:
Auto Clamp – allows for centering repeatability and prevent damage to
the wheel.
Wheel Lift – helps prevent wheel damage and assists in the accuracy
of the placeme ...
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