Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Disassemble
- Engine Front Cover Disassemble
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- Remove the intake camshaft position sensor bolt (1).
- Remove the intake camshaft position sensor (2) and the seal ring (3).
- Remove the exhaust camshaft position sensor bolt (6).
- Remove the exhaust camshaft position sensor (5) and the seal ring (4).
- Remove the oil pressure relief valve (7, 8 and 9)
- Remove the crankshaft front oil seal (10).
- Oil Pump Removal
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- Remove the 8 oil pump cover bolts (1).
- Remove the oil pump cover (2).
- Protect the engine front cover edge (1) with a suitable piece of plastic.
- Compress the oil pump slide spring with a screw driver and remove the oil pump slide spring along with the oil pump slide spring pin.
- Remove the oil pump components in the following order:
- Outer oil pump vane ring (1).
- Oil pump vane rotor (3) and the 7 oil pump vanes (2).
- Inner oil pump vane ring (6).
- Oil pump slide (4) and the 2 oil pump slide seals with the 2 oil pump slide seal springs (5).
Warning:
Before removing the spring, cover the spring with a towel to prevent the spring from flying and possibly causing damage or personal injury.
Note:
Position a screw driver between the oil pump slide spring windings (2).
Note:
Mind the installation position of the oil pump components.
Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
Engine Front Cover Cleaning Procedure
Clean the engine front cover sealing surface.
Warning: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in
order to prevent eye injury. ...
Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Installation
Special Tools
EN-952 Fixing Pin
EN-953-A Fixing Tool
EN-49977-100 Transmitter Disc Fixation
EN-49977-200 Fixing Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
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Other materials:
Rear Window Panel Trim Replacement
Rear Window Panel Trim Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the body lock pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Body Lock
Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
Remove the body rear seat back trim pa ...
Brake Drum 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.
The brake drums do not require refinishing as part of routine brake system
service. Do not refinis ...
Coolant System Flushing
Note:
Do not use a chemical flush.
Store used coolant in the proper manner, such as in a used engine coolant
holding tank.
Do not pour used coolant down a drain. Ethylene glycol antifreeze is
a very toxic chemical.
Do not dispose of coolant into the sewer system or groun ...
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