Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection Engine Lubrication Oil Sump/Pan
Special Tools
EN 28410 Gasket Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools
Cleaning ProcedureRemove any old thread sealant, gasket material or sealant using EN 28410 remover.Clean the oil pan and oil pan components in solvent.Clean out debris from the bolt holes.Warning:Refer toSafety Glasses Warning.
Dry the oil pan and oil pan components with compressed air.Inspection Procedure
Inspect the exterior of the oil pan for the following conditions:Dents or damage to the exterior-(2)Damage to the drain plug or drain plug hole-(1)Damage to the brace mounting bosses-(4)Damage to the mounting bosses-(3)
Inspect the interior of the oil pan for the following conditions:Gouges or damage to the oil pan sealing surfaces-(1)Damage to the oil pan scraper mounting holes-(2)Damage to the bolt holes-(3)Damage to the engine oil level switch hole-(4)Repair or replace the oil pan and/or oil pan components as necessary.
Crankcase Ventilation System Inspection/Diagnosis (Without Turbocharger) Emissions PCV
Special ToolsEN 23951Valve ManometerRemove the oil level indicator. Install aEN 23951valve manometeror equivalent.Start the engine.Check for slight vacuum. The vacuum level should be less than3.377-kP ...
Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection Engine Block Cylinder Block Cyl Block Front Cover
Special ToolsEN 28410Gasket RemoverFor equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.Cleaning ProcedureRemove any RTV sealant-(1) from the engine frontcover usingEN 28410remover.Clean out debris fr ...
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Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement Suspension Ball Joints
Removal ProcedureRemove the lower control arm. Refer toLower Control Arm Replacement.Place the lower control arm in a vise or suitable holding device.Remove the ball joint rivets using the following procedure.Drill through the rivets using an 8-mm (5/16-in) drill bit.Enlarge the hole using a 12-mm ( ...