Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
- Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
- Set the pistons 1 and 4 to TDC in direction of engine rotation.
- Mark the connecting rod with the connecting rod bearing cover (1).
- Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing caps bolts (2) of cylinder 1 and 4.
- Remove the connecting rod bearing caps (1) and the connecting rod bearing (3).
- Push the pistons 1 and 4 (1) out of the cylinder bore (2).
- Remove the pistons 1 and 4 (1).
- Turn crankshaft on crankshaft balancer through 180° in direction of rotation of engine.
- Mark the connecting rod with the connecting rod bearing cover (1).
- Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing caps bolts (2) of cylinder 2 and 3.
- Remove the connecting rod bearing caps (1) and the connecting rod bearing (3).
- Push the pistons 2 and 3 (1) out of the cylinder bore (2).
- Remove the pistons 2 and 3 (1).
- Remove the connecting rod bearing (1, 2).
- Check the components. Refer to Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection.
Note:
Note cylinder sequence.
Note:
The shear surfaces of the con-rod and the con-rod bearing cover form a unique fit and must not be swapped or damaged. Do not lay down on the shear surfaces.
Note:
Note cylinder sequence.
Note:
The shear surfaces of the con-rod and the con-rod bearing cover form a unique fit and must not be swapped or damaged. Do not lay down on the shear surfaces.
Note:
Observe correct fitting position, observe alignment.
Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
Special Tools
EN-470-B Angular Torque Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Adjust the piston ring joints as follows:
Upper compression ring (1).
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2-6 Clutch Piston Installation (6T30)
2-6 Clutch Piston Installation
Callout
Component Name
1
2?E Clutch Piston Assembly
Note:
Position the ...
Other materials:
Reclining Seatbacks
Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or
crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull
on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
To recline a manual seatback:
1. Lift the lever.
If necessary, move the safety b ...
Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LDE, LUW)
Special Tools
BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Disengage the heater inlet hose quick connect clip (1) at the heater
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Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Installation
Caution: The camshaft position actuator solenoid valves must be
kept parallel to the engine front cover during removal and installation.
The camshaft position actuator solenoid valves can be damaged if they become
wedged or stuck during this process.
Install the 2̴ ...
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