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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Battery Inspection/Test
Diagnostic Instructions Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic catego ...

Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Installation
Install the warm up three way catalytic converter (5) to the brackets and the turbocharger. Use a NEW warm up three way catalytic converter seal (2). Note: Never re-use the V-clamp. Install a NEW warm up three way catalytic converter V-clamp (1). In ...

Main Shaft Assemble (Gen 1)
Special Tools 3-0207944 Main Shaft Tapered Bearing Insert Tool For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Install the 4th gear bearing assembly (1). Note: The 3rd gear blocking ring lugs must be aligned with the 3rd/4th gear synchronizer assembly groov ...