Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Tools and Equipment

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Engine / General / Tools and Equipment

Special tools are listed and illustrated throughout this section with a complete listing at the end of the section. These tools, or their equivalents, are specially designed to quickly and safely accomplish the operations for which they are intended. The use of these special tools will also minimize possible damage to engine components. Some precision measuring tools are required for inspection of certain critical components. Torque wrenches and a torque angle meter are necessary for the proper tightening of various fasteners.

To properly service the engine assembly, the following items should be readily available:

Approved eye protection and safety gloves
A clean, well lit, work area
A suitable parts cleaning tank
A compressed air supply
Trays or storage containers to keep parts and fasteners organized
An adequate set of hand tools
Approved engine repair stand
An approved engine lifting device that will adequately support the weight of the components

Throttle Body Removal

Remove the 4 throttle body bolts (3). Remove the throttle body (2) and the throttle body seal ring (1). ...

Transmission Replacement (With 1.2L or 1.4L Engine)

Removal Procedure Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement. Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses, remove and position aside the radiator surge tank ...

Other materials:

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
Tire Pressure Monitoring Block Diagram ...

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement
Special Tools EN-658 Rear Main Seal Installer For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure If equipped with automatic transmission, remove the flex plate. Refer to Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement. If equipped with a manual transmis ...

Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement (LHD)
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove IP compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement. 1 Passenger Compartment A ...

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