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:
Front Camber Adjustment
Note: DO NOT grind the front strut bores for the bolts to allow
adjustment of the front camber. There are service bolts available to allow
the front camber to be adjusted, if needed.
If the front camber is out of specifications, perform the following:
Remove the f ...
Evaporative Emission Control System Description
Typical Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Hose Routing Diagram
(1)
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Valve
(2)
EVAP Canister
(3)
EVAP Vapor Tube
(4)
Vapor Recirculation Tube
(5) ...
Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and
Connection
Removal Procedure
Note: Perform the following procedure when removing the retaining
rings and cooler lines from the quick connect fittings located on the
radiator and/or the transmission.
Pull the plastic cap back from the quick connect fitting
and dow ...
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