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
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Component Name
1
2?E Clutch Piston Assembly
Note:
Position the ...
Other materials:
Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level.
It is normal to see coolant moving in the upper coolant hose return line when
the engine is running.
Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant
inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do ...
Turbocharger Disassemble
Special Tool
EN-49940 Remover Quick Connector
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Remove the 2 turbocharger oil return pipe bolts (2).
Remove the turbocharger oil return pipe (1) and the sealing (3) from the
turbocharger.
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Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the left wheel drive shaft. Refer to
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