Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
- Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
- Set the pistons 1 and 4 to TDC in direction of engine rotation.
- Mark the connecting rod with the connecting rod bearing cover (1).
- Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing caps bolts (2) of cylinder 1 and 4.
- Remove the connecting rod bearing caps (1) and the connecting rod bearing (3).
- Push the pistons 1 and 4 (1) out of the cylinder bore (2).
- Remove the pistons 1 and 4 (1).
- Turn crankshaft on crankshaft balancer through 180° in direction of rotation of engine.
- Mark the connecting rod with the connecting rod bearing cover (1).
- Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing caps bolts (2) of cylinder 2 and 3.
- Remove the connecting rod bearing caps (1) and the connecting rod bearing (3).
- Push the pistons 2 and 3 (1) out of the cylinder bore (2).
- Remove the pistons 2 and 3 (1).
- Remove the connecting rod bearing (1, 2).
- Check the components. Refer to Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection.
Note:
Note cylinder sequence.
Note:
The shear surfaces of the con-rod and the con-rod bearing cover form a unique fit and must not be swapped or damaged. Do not lay down on the shear surfaces.
Note:
Note cylinder sequence.
Note:
The shear surfaces of the con-rod and the con-rod bearing cover form a unique fit and must not be swapped or damaged. Do not lay down on the shear surfaces.
Note:
Observe correct fitting position, observe alignment.
Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
Special Tools
EN-470-B Angular Torque Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Adjust the piston ring joints as follows:
Upper compression ring (1).
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2-6 Clutch Piston Installation (6T30)
2-6 Clutch Piston Installation
Callout
Component Name
1
2?E Clutch Piston Assembly
Note:
Position the ...
Other materials:
Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp Replacement (Sedan)
Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp Assembly
Procedure
Use the appropriate trim tool in order to release the lamp assembly
from the rear quarter ...
Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement (LUV)
Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Pressure Sensor
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Procedures
Disconnect the air c ...
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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