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:
Engine Exhaust
Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled.
Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
. The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages,
tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody ...
Camshaft Replacement
Special Tools
EN-422 Installer
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Note: Take extreme care to prevent any scratches, nicks or
damage to the camshafts and caps bearing surfaces.
Remove the timing belt rear cover ( ...
Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection
Verify the conditions listed below do not exist. Carefully
inspect the control solenoid valve assembly connectors and pins (1, 2, 4, 6)
for the condition. Repair or replace as necessary.
Damage
Bent pins
Debris
Broken retaining tab
Contamination
Verify there is ...
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