Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Cylinder Block

Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection

Special Tools EN-8087 Cylinder Gauge For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Clean the sealing material from the gasket mating surfaces (2). Clean the engine blo ...

Crankshaft Sprocket Installation

Note: When installing the crankshaft sprocket, the cam and the groove must align (2). Install the crankshaft sprocket (1). ...

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Tire Dismounting and Mounting (Lubricant)
Important: Lubricant should be applied to form a thin, just visible layer, on the bead foot and bead outer areas. There should not be any visible clumps of lubricant. Never use soap or any lubricant net specifically designed for tire assembly. Lubricant ...

Fuel Tank Replacement
Removal Procedure Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief. Drain the fuel Tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining. Lift and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifti ...

Intake Manifold Installation
Clean the sealing surfaces. Install the intake manifold (1) along with a NEW intake manifold gasket. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Install the 6 intake manifold bolts (1) and tighten to  20 Y (15 lb ft). ...