Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
- Clean the oil suction gallery (2) with compressed air. Be sure to remove all dirt and old gasket material from the suction gallery (2).
- Remove all remaining old gasket material from sealing surface (1) and screw bores (3).
- Clean the sealing surfaces from dirt and grease.
- Inspect the sealing surface for cracks and damage.
Warning:
Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.
Caution:
To ensure proper engine lubrication, clean clogged or contaminated oil galleries in an approved solvent and with compressed air. Failure to clean oil galleries may cause engine damage.
Oil Sump/Pan
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Oil Pan Installation
Special Tools
EN-49980 Guidance Pins
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Clean the sealing surfaces from old sealing material, dirt, oil and grease.
Note: The seal ...
Other materials:
Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side (Sedan)
Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear compartment floor panel carpet. Refer to Rear Compartment
Floor Panel Carpet Replacement.
Remove the rear co ...
Tires and Wheels Description and Operation
There are two types of tire and wheel balancing: static and dynamic.
Static balance is the equal distribution of weight around the wheel. Assemblies
that are statically unbalanced cause a bouncing action called wheel tramp. This
condition may eventually cause uneven tire wear.
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Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Replacement
Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative
Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Remove the e ...
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