Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Exhaust Camshaft Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Remove the camshaft intake and exhaust sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Intake and Exhaust Sprocket Replacement.
- Remove and DISCARD the camshaft sprocket bolts (2) and the camshaft position exciter wheels (1).
- Allow the both camshaft sprockets with the timing chain to rest on the engine front cover.
- Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts in sequence shown. Ensure to remove the bolts one turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.
- Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts (1).
- Remove the camshaft bearing caps (2).
- Remove the exhaust camshaft (3).
Note:
Mark the camshafts upon removal to ensure installation is in the correct position.
- Installation Procedure
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- Lubricate camshaft and camshaft bearing caps with engine oil.
- Install the exhaust camshaft (3).
- Install the camshaft bearing caps (2).
- Install the camshaft bearing cap and hand tighten the bolts (1).
- Install and tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts one turn at a time
in sequence as shown 8 Y (71 lb in)
.
- Install the camshaft intake and exhaust sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Intake and Exhaust Sprocket Replacement.
Note:
Ensure that the camshaft sealing rings are in place in the camshaft grooves. Camshaft sealing rings must be in place below the surface of the camshaft journal in order to avoid being pinched between the cylinder head and the camshaft caps.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Exhaust Camshaft Removal
Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts in a spiral sequence as shown one
turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.
Note: Mind the markings on the ...
Intake Camshaft Installation
Note: Mind the markings on the camshaft bearing caps. Camshaft
bearing caps should be installed in their original position.
Lubricate camshaft and camshaft bearing caps with eng ...
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Clutch Spin Down Time
Inspect the clutch spin down time as follows:
Apply the parking brake and block the vehicle wheels.
Shift the manual transmission into NEUTRAL.
Start the engine. Run the engine at idle speed.
Engage the clutch.
Disengage the clutch. Wait 9 seconds.
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