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:
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 ...
Parking Brake Adjustment (Disc Brake)
Note: The park brake cable adjusting nut is a nylon lock type. Use
ONLY HAND TOOLS whenever tightening or loosening the adjusting nut.
Apply and fully release the park brake several times. Verify that the park
brake lever releases completely.
Turn ON the ignition. Verify the red B ...
Intake Manifold Assemble
Install the evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve (3).
Install the 2 manifold absolute pressure sensors (2).
Install the 2 manifold absolute pressure sensor bolts (1) and tighten.
Install the fuel injection fuel rail assembly ...
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