Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Camshaft Gears

Intake Camshaft Replacement

Removal Procedure Remove the camshaft intake and exhaust sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Intake and Exhaust Sprocket Replacement. Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts in ...

Camshaft Sprocket Installation

Install the intake camshaft sprocket (3). Install the intake camshaft position sensor exciter wheel (2) and the intake camshaft sprocket bolt (1), but do not tighten ye ...

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Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent t ...

Starting System Description and Operation
The starter motors are non-repairable starter motors. They have pole pieces that are arranged around the armature. Both solenoid windings are energized. The pull-in winding circuit is completed to the ground through the starter motor. The windings work together magnetically to pull and hold in ...

Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
Clean the intake manifold mating surfaces. Inspect the intake manifold (2) for damage. Inspect the intake manifold for cracks near metallic inserts. Inspect the crankcase ventilation passages in the intake manifold face for blockage. Warning: Wear safety glasses in or ...