Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Engine Block Disassemble
- Remove the cylinder head locating (1, 2).
- Remove the oil pressure switch (1).
- Remove the knock sensor bolt (2) and the knock sensor (1).
- Clean the thread.
- Remove the oil flow check valve (1).
- Remove the oil pressure relief valve closure bolt (1) and the oil pressure relief valve.
- Remove the piston (1) and spring (2) from the oil pressure relief valve closure bolt (3).
- Clean and inspect the components. Refer to Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection.
- Clean the thread.
- Remove the 4 piston oil nozzles (1).
Engine Block Assemble
Install the 4 piston oil nozzles (1).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 4 piston oil nozzle bolts (2) and tighten to 25 Y ...
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 ...
Other materials:
What to Add
Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants.
Always clean the brake/clutch fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap
before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
Warning
With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake/ ...
Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview for the location
of the reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the fluid level in the reservoir might go down:
The fluid level goes down b ...
Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
Warning: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order
to prevent eye injury.
Caution: To ensure proper engine lubrication, clean clogged or
contaminated oil galleries in an approved solvent and with compressed air.
Failure to clean oil galleries may cause ...
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