Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
- 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.
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.
Oil Sump/Pan
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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 ...
Other materials:
Hub/Axle Flange and Wheel Stud Runout Inspection
Special Tools
GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set , or equivalent
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Mark the location of the wheels to the wheel studs and mark the specific
vehicle position on each tire and wheel – LF, LR, RF, RR.
Remove the tire and ...
Charge Air Bypass Regulator Solenoid Valve Replacement
Charge Air Bypass Regulator Solenoid Valve Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Charge Air Bypass Regulator Solenoid Valve Hose (Qty: 3)
Procedure
Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Installation
Caution: The camshaft position actuator solenoid valves must be
kept parallel to the engine front cover during removal and installation.
The camshaft position actuator solenoid valves can be damaged if they become
wedged or stuck during this process.
Install the 2̴ ...
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