Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Replacing Engine Gaskets
- Gasket Reuse and Applying Sealants
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- Do not reuse any gasket unless specified.
- Gaskets that can be reused will be identified in the service procedure.
- Do not apply sealant to any gasket or sealing surface unless called out in the service information.
- Separating Components
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- Use a rubber mallet to separate components.
- Bump the part sideways to loosen the components.
- Bumping should be done at bends or reinforced areas to prevent distortion of parts.
- Cleaning Gasket Surfaces
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- Remove all gasket and sealing material from the part using a scraping tool.
- Care must be used to avoid gouging or scraping the sealing surfaces.
- Do not use any other method or technique to remove sealant or gasket material from a part.
- Do not use abrasive pads, sand paper, or power tools to clean the gasket surfaces.
- These methods of cleaning can cause damage to the component sealing surfaces.
- Abrasive pads also produce a fine grit that the oil filter cannot remove from the oil.
- This grit is abrasive and has been known to cause internal engine damage.
- Assembling Components
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- When assembling components, use only the sealant specified or equivalent in the service procedure.
- Sealing surfaces should be clean and free of debris or oil.
- Specific components such as crankshaft oil seals or valve stem oil seals may require lubrication during assembly.
- Components requiring lubrication will be identified in the service procedure.
- When applying sealant to a component, apply the amount specified in the service procedure.
- Do not allow the sealant to enter into any blind threaded holes, as it may prevent the bolt from clamping properly or cause component damage when tightened.
- Tighten bolts to specifications. Do not overtighten.
Park - Engine Running (Gen 2)
When the gear selector lever is in the Park (P) position, fluid is drawn into
the pump through the transmission fluid filter assembly. Line pressure is then directed
to the following valves:
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Separating Parts
Note:
Disassembly of the piston, press fit design piston pin, and connecting
rod may create scoring or damage to the piston pin and piston pin bore.
If the piston, pin, and connectin ...
Other materials:
Scrub Radius Description
Ideally, the scrub radius is as small as possible. Normally, the SAI angle and
the centerline of the tire and the wheel intersect below the road surface, causing
a positive scrub radius. With struts, the SAI angle is much larger than the long
arm/short arm type of suspension. This allows the S ...
Torque Steer Description
A vehicle pulls or leads in one direction during hard acceleration. A vehicle
pulls or leads in the other direction during deceleration.
The following factors may cause torque steer to be more apparent on a particular
vehicle:
A slightly smaller diameter tire on the right front increa ...
Front Differential Carrier Cleaning and Inspection
Front Differential Carrier Cleaning and Inspection
Callout
Component Name
Caution: After cleaning the transmission components, allow
to air dry. Do not use cloth or paper towels in order to dry any transmission
compo ...
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