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:

Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement
Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning. Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution. Caution: Always connect or disconnect the wiring harness connector from the EBCM/EBTCM with the ignition switch ...

Fuel Injector Replacement
Fuel Injector Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Remove the fuel injection fuel rail assembly. Refer t ...

Transmission Case Disassemble (Gen 1)
Special Tools 3-9506289 Universal Adapter J-810700 Mainshaft Bearing Remover J-810704 Center Bar Puller M-680770 Universal Sliding Mallet R-0007758 Holding Fixture R-0007770 Holding Fixture Adapter Plates T-0307000 Extractor and Driver Fixture T-9807671 Slide Hammer For eq ...

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