Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine Lubrication / Oil Sump/Pan / 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 engine damage.

Clean the oil suction gallery (2) with compressed air. Be sure to remove all dirt and old gasket material from the suction gallery (2).
Remove all remaining old gasket material from sealing surface (1) and screw bores (3).
Clean the sealing surfaces from dirt and grease.
Inspect the sealing surface for cracks and damage.

Oil Pan Installation

Special Tools EN-49980 Guidance Pins For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Clean the sealing surfaces from old sealing material, dirt, oil and grease. Note: The seal ...

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Hub/Axle Flange and Wheel Stud Runout Inspection
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