Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement
Special Tools
- EN-960 Installer
- EN-45000 Remover Oil seal
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
-
- Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement.
- Place a drain pan underneath the front crankshaft seal area.
- Remove crankshaft front oil seal (2) from engine front cover. Use EN-45000 remover (1).
- Installation Procedure
-
- Install NEW crankshaft front oil seal (1) to EN-960 installer (2).
- Install crankshaft front oil seal by means of EN-960 installer (1) to engine front cover (2).
- Ensure that crankshaft front oil seal (2) is flush with engine front cover (1).
- Install crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement.
- Remove the drain pan.
- Check and correct engine oil level.
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
Special Tools
EN-6351 Mounting Sleeves
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Clean the sealing surfaces.
Slide the EN-6351 sleeves (2) protective sleeve onto t ...
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
Special Tools
EN-658-1 Installer
EN-235-6 Installer
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Slide the crankshaft rear oil seal (2) across the EN-235-6 installe ...
Other materials:
Thrust Angles Description
The front wheels aim or steer the vehicle. The rear wheels control tracking.
This tracking action relates to the thrust angle (3). The thrust angle is the path
that the rear wheels take. Ideally, the thrust angle is geometrically aligned with
the body centerline (2).
In the i ...
Front Differential Carrier Cleaning and Inspection
Front Differential Carrier Cleaning and Inspection
Callout
Component Name
Caution: After cleaning the transmission components, allow
to air dry. Do not use cloth or paper towels in order to dry any transmission
compo ...
Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Replacement
Removal procedure
Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate, if equipped.
Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
Note: Simplified Graphic. DO NOT remove the warm up three
way catalytic converter.
...
0.0059