Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Intake Camshaft Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Remove the camshaft intake and exhaust sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Intake and Exhaust Sprocket Replacement.
- 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 intake camshaft (3).
Note:
Mark the camshafts bearing caps and the camshaft upon removal to ensure installation is in the correct position.
- Installation Procedure
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- Lubricate the camshaft and camshaft bearing caps with engine oil.
- Install the intake camshaft (3).
- Install the camshaft bearing caps (2).
- Install the camshaft bearing cap bolts and tighten the bolts hand tight (1).
- Install and tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts one turn at a time
in sequence as shown to 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.
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 ...
Camshaft Gears
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Other materials:
Keys
Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could
operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows
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Luggage/Load Locations
Load Compartment (Hatchback)
The load compartment cover can be used to conceal objects under it or removed
and placed on the bottom of the load compartment to carry larger loads.
To remove the load compartment cover:
1. Lift up on the load compartment cover and pull out.
2. Store the load comp ...
Reduced Engine Power Light
The reduced engine power light should come on briefly as the engine is started.
If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
This light, along with the malfunction indicator lamp, displays when a noticeable
reduction in the vehicle's performance occurs.
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