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:
Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement
Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Hood Hold-Open Rod
Warning: When a hood hold open device is being removed or
installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage
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Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the bracket fastener (1).
Lift and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the fuel tank filler pipe bracket fastener (1).
Disconnect the vent hose (2). Refer to
Plastic Collar ...
Manual Transmission Shift Lever Cable Adjustment
Special Tools
DT-527-A Adjuster or 5mm drill bit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: Not using the specified tools may lead to shift system mis-adjustment.
Remove the floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Lift upward an ...
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