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:
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight.
Caution
Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can
damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Approv ...
Engine Front Cover Gasket Installation
Clean the sealing surfaces and remove all remains of old sealing compound
material.
Note: The thickness of the sealing bead should be 2 mm (0.0787 in).
Apply sealing compound to the shown areas (1) and (2). Refer to Adhesives,
Fluids ...
Camshaft Actuator System Description
Camshaft Actuator System Overview
(1)
Camshaft Actuator Vane
(2)
Timing Chain Sprocket
(3)
Engine Oil Pressure-For retarding the camshaft
(4)
Camshaft
(5)
Input Signals from Engine Sen ...
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