Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Intake Camshaft Installation
- Lubricate camshaft and camshaft bearing caps with engine oil.
- Install the intake camshaft (3).
- Install the 5 camshaft bearing caps (2).
- Install the 10 camshaft bearing cap bolts (1) and handtighten.
- Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts one turn at a time and in a spiral
sequence as shown to 8 Y (71 lb in)
.
Note:
Mind the markings on the camshaft bearing caps. Camshaft bearing caps should be installed in their original position.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Note:
Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts one turn at a time in order to avoid shape distortion of the camshaft.
Exhaust Camshaft Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the camshaft intake and exhaust sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Intake
and Exhaust Sprocket Replacement.
Remove and DISCARD the camshaft sprocket ...
Intake 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 ...
Other materials:
Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Body to Axle - Disc Brake)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Install ...
Battery Charging
Special Tools
EL 50313 Battery Tester
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Diagnostic Aids
For best results, use an automatic taper-rate battery charger with a
voltage capability of 16 V.
The charging area should be well ventilated.
Do not charge a bat ...
Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
Remove the floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Lift upward and disengage (do not remove) both cable lock
adjusters (1) to release the internal cable assembly, one for each side.
Block the shift control housing, push the selector lever ( ...
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