Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Disassemble
- Engine Front Cover Disassemble
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- Remove the intake camshaft position sensor bolt (1).
- Remove the intake camshaft position sensor (2) and the seal ring (3).
- Remove the exhaust camshaft position sensor bolt (6).
- Remove the exhaust camshaft position sensor (5) and the seal ring (4).
- Remove the oil pressure relief valve (7, 8 and 9)
- Remove the crankshaft front oil seal (10).
- Oil Pump Removal
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- Remove the 8 oil pump cover bolts (1).
- Remove the oil pump cover (2).
- Protect the engine front cover edge (1) with a suitable piece of plastic.
- Compress the oil pump slide spring with a screw driver and remove the oil pump slide spring along with the oil pump slide spring pin.
- Remove the oil pump components in the following order:
- Outer oil pump vane ring (1).
- Oil pump vane rotor (3) and the 7 oil pump vanes (2).
- Inner oil pump vane ring (6).
- Oil pump slide (4) and the 2 oil pump slide seals with the 2 oil pump slide seal springs (5).
Warning:
Before removing the spring, cover the spring with a towel to prevent the spring from flying and possibly causing damage or personal injury.
Note:
Position a screw driver between the oil pump slide spring windings (2).
Note:
Mind the installation position of the oil pump components.
Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
Engine Front Cover Cleaning Procedure
Clean the engine front cover sealing surface.
Warning: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in
order to prevent eye injury. ...
Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Installation
Special Tools
EN-952 Fixing Pin
EN-953-A Fixing Tool
EN-49977-100 Transmitter Disc Fixation
EN-49977-200 Fixing Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
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Other materials:
Tire Terminology and Definitions
Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square
inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per
square inch).
Accessory Weight: The combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples
of optional accessories are automatic t ...
License Plate Lamp
Lamp Assembly
Bulb Assembly
Bulb Socket
Bulb
Lamp Assembly
To replace one of these bulbs:
Push the left end of the lamp assembly toward the right.
Turn the lamp assembly down to remove it.
Turn the bulb socket (1) counterc ...
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover Replacement (Without AAL)
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover
Procedure
Grasp the lower edge of the fuse block cover and pull outward disengaging ...
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