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:

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement
Special Tools DT-35910 Drive Axle Boot Clamp Pliers For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Disassemble Procedure Note: There are types of inner joints available. If the inner joint is connected with the CV style joint, the inner joint is not serviced separa ...

Drive Range, First Gear Engine Braking (Gen 2)
Note: Some models of the 6T30/40/45/50 automatic transmission are equipped with an electric auxiliary fluid pump for use in hybrid vehicles (BAS+). Hybrid vehicles do not require internal combustion engine (ICE) operation at all times. After a successful engine start, the hybrid powertrain con ...

Oil Pan Replacement
Special Tools EN-49980 Guidance Pins For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Remove the right front wheelhouse liner extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement. Remove the oil filter and drain the engine oi ...

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