Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Valvetrain

Starter Replacement (LUW)

Removal Procedure Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking ...

Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding

Valve Cleaning Procedure Use soft bristle wire brush to clean any carbon build-up from the valve head. DO NOT use a wire brush on any part of the valve stem. The valve stem is chr ...

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Ball Joint Inspection
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution. Raise the front of the vehicle to allow the front suspension to hang free. Grasp the tire at the top and the bottom. Move the top of the tire in an in-and-out motion. Look for any horizontal movement of the knuckle relativ ...

Temperature Control Cable Replacement (LHD)
Temperature Control Cable Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement. Remove the heater and air conditioning ...

Heater Core Replacement
Heater Core Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Remove the Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Removal and Inst ...