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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Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning. Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution. Secure the mounting flange of the brake master cylinder in a bench vice so that the rear of the primary piston is accessible. Remov ...

Brake Drum Diameter Measurement
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Remove brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement Clean the brake shoe lining contact surface of the brake drum (2) with denatured alcohol or an equivalent approved brake cleaner. Using a brake drum micrometer (1) calibra ...

Timing Belt Lower Front Cover Replacement
Timing Belt Lower Front Cover Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Remove the front wheelhouse liner inner front extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement. Remove th ...