Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Camshaft Cover Installation
- Clean the sealing surfaces.
- Apply sealing compound to areas (1) and (2). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.
- Install the camshaft cover (2) and a NEW gasket (3).
- Install the 15 camshaft cover bolts (1).
- Tighten the 15 camshaft cover bolts in a sequence as shown to 8 Y (71 lb in)
.
- Install the oil level indicator (1).
Note:
The thickness of the sealing bead should be 2 mm (0.0787 in).
Note:
The installation procedure should not take longer than 10 minutes.
Camshaft Actuator System Description
Camshaft Actuator System Overview
(1)
Camshaft Actuator Vane
(2)
Timing Chain Sprocket
(3)
Engine Oil Pressure-For retarding ...
Camshaft Cover Removal
Remove the oil level indicator (1).
Remove the 15 camshaft cover bolts (1).
Remove the camshaft cover (2) and the camshaft cover gasket (3).
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Other materials:
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if
items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external
electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference
or static, unplug the item from the accessory p ...
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand,
mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the traction
system off and use the rocking method. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control.
Warning
If the vehi ...
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation
Special Tools
EN-652 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Holder
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Clean the automatic transmission flex plate bolt threads.
Install the automatic transmission flex plate (2) and the EN-652
holder to hold the automatic trans ...
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