Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Disassemble
- Engine Front Cover Disassemble
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- Remove the intake camshaft position sensor bolt (1).
- Remove the intake camshaft position sensor (2) and the seal ring (3).
- Remove the exhaust camshaft position sensor bolt (6).
- Remove the exhaust camshaft position sensor (5) and the seal ring (4).
- Remove the oil pressure relief valve (7, 8 and 9)
- Remove the crankshaft front oil seal (10).
- Oil Pump Removal
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- Remove the 8 oil pump cover bolts (1).
- Remove the oil pump cover (2).
- Protect the engine front cover edge (1) with a suitable piece of plastic.
- Compress the oil pump slide spring with a screw driver and remove the oil pump slide spring along with the oil pump slide spring pin.
- Remove the oil pump components in the following order:
- Outer oil pump vane ring (1).
- Oil pump vane rotor (3) and the 7 oil pump vanes (2).
- Inner oil pump vane ring (6).
- Oil pump slide (4) and the 2 oil pump slide seals with the 2 oil pump slide seal springs (5).
Warning:
Before removing the spring, cover the spring with a towel to prevent the spring from flying and possibly causing damage or personal injury.
Note:
Position a screw driver between the oil pump slide spring windings (2).
Note:
Mind the installation position of the oil pump components.
Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
Engine Front Cover Cleaning Procedure
Clean the engine front cover sealing surface.
Warning: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in
order to prevent eye injury. ...
Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Installation
Special Tools
EN-952 Fixing Pin
EN-953-A Fixing Tool
EN-49977-100 Transmitter Disc Fixation
EN-49977-200 Fixing Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
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Other materials:
Liftgate Strut Replacement
Liftgate Strut Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Liftgate Strut
Warning: When a lift gate hold open device is being removed
or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of
damage ...
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages
if a system problem is detected. See Vehicle Messages. All messages appear in the
DIC display in the instrument cluster.
DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays which can be accessed b ...
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
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