Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Timing Belt Inspection
Special Tools
- EN-6340 Locking Tool
- EN-6628-A Locking Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
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- Remove the timing belt upper front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Removal.
- Set the crankshaft balancer in the direction of the engine rotation to "1st cylinder TDC" (mark 1).
- Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Removal.
- Prepare the right half of the EN-6340 locking tool .
- Remove the 2 bolts (2).
- Remove the front panel (1) from the EN-6340 locking tool -right.
- The spot type marking (4) on the intake camshaft position actuator adjuster does not correspond to the groove of the EN-6340 locking tool - left (1) during this process, but must be somewhat above.
- The spot type marking (3) on the exhaust camshaft position actuator adjuster must correspond to the groove on EN-6340 locking tool - right (2).
- Insert the EN-6340 locking tool - left (1) and the EN-6340 locking tool - right (2) in the camshaft position actuator adjuster.
- Align the camshafts horizontally by the hexagon (arrows) until the EN-6628-A locking tool can be inserted in both camshafts.
- Insert the EN-6628-A locking tool (1) into the camshafts.
Note:
The right half of the EN-6340 locking tool can be recognized by the lettering “right?E arrow, on the tool.
Note:
Note:
If the EN-6628-A locking tool cannot be inserted, the timing must be set.
- Installation Procedure
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- Remove the EN-6628-A locking tool .
- Remove the EN-6340 locking tool .
- Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Installation.
- Install the timing belt upper front cover. Refer to Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Installation.
Timing Belt Center Front Cover Replacement
Timing Belt Center Front Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the timing belt upper front cover. R ...
Timing Belt Installation
Special Tools
EN-6333 Locking Pin
EN-6340 Locking Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: The timing belt drive gear and oil pump housing must align.
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Other materials:
When to Add Engine Oil
1.8L Shown, 1.4L Similar
If the oil is below the minimum mark on the dipstick, add 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended
oil and then recheck the level. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in this section
for an explanation of what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity,
see Cap ...
Horn Replacement
Horn Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front wheelhouse liner front. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner
Replacement.
1
Horn Nut
Caution: Refer to Fastener ...
Tire Rotation
In order to equalize wear, rotate the tires at the specified intervals. Also,
rotate the tire and wheel assembly whenever you notice uneven tire wear.
Radial tires tend to wear faster in the shoulder area, particularly in front
positions, due to design. Radial tires in non-drive locations may ...
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