Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Exhaust Camshaft Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Remove the camshaft intake and exhaust sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Intake and Exhaust Sprocket Replacement.
- Remove and DISCARD the camshaft sprocket bolts (2) and the camshaft position exciter wheels (1).
- Allow the both camshaft sprockets with the timing chain to rest on the engine front cover.
- Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts in sequence shown. Ensure to remove the bolts one turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.
- Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts (1).
- Remove the camshaft bearing caps (2).
- Remove the exhaust camshaft (3).
Note:
Mark the camshafts upon removal to ensure installation is in the correct position.
- Installation Procedure
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- Lubricate camshaft and camshaft bearing caps with engine oil.
- Install the exhaust camshaft (3).
- Install the camshaft bearing caps (2).
- Install the camshaft bearing cap and hand tighten the bolts (1).
- Install and tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts one turn at a time
in sequence as shown 8 Y (71 lb in)
.
- Install the camshaft intake and exhaust sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Intake and Exhaust Sprocket Replacement.
Note:
Ensure that the camshaft sealing rings are in place in the camshaft grooves. Camshaft sealing rings must be in place below the surface of the camshaft journal in order to avoid being pinched between the cylinder head and the camshaft caps.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Exhaust Camshaft Removal
Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts in a spiral sequence as shown one
turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.
Note: Mind the markings on the ...
Intake Camshaft Installation
Note: Mind the markings on the camshaft bearing caps. Camshaft
bearing caps should be installed in their original position.
Lubricate camshaft and camshaft bearing caps with eng ...
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Liftgate
To lock or unlock the liftgate from the inside, press
or
on the central locking switch or on
the driver door switch.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) for automatic transmissions. For manual transmissions
the parking brake must be engaged.
To open the liftgate from the outside, press
twi ...
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The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination
of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the
chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
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