Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection Engine Lubrication Oil Sump/Pan

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Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection Engine Lubrication Oil Sump/Pan

Clean the oil pan mating surface.Clean the oil pan-(1). Remove all the sludge andthe oil deposits.Inspect the threads for the engine oil drain plug.Inspect the oil pan for cracking near the pan rail and thetransmission mounting points.Inspect the oil pan for cracking resulting from impact orflying road debris.

Note:The oil pan baffle and pickup screen are not removable fromthe oil pan.

Inspect the oil pan baffle and pickup screen.Repair or replace the oil pan as necessary.

Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection (LAF, LEA, or LUK) Intake and Forced Induction Intake Manifold

Clean the intake manifold-(1) matingsurfaces.Inspect the intake manifold for damage.Inspect the intake manifold for cracks near metallicinserts.Clean and inspect the intake manifoldinsulator-(2) for d ...

Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection Engine Block Cylinder Block Piston Assembly

Connecting Rod MeasurementClean the connecting rods-(1) in solvent and drywith compressed air.Inspect the connecting rods for the following:Signs of being twisted, bent, nicked, or crackedScratches or ...

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Checking Aftermarket Accessories
Warning:Refer toSIR Warning.Caution:The OBD II symbol is used on the circuit diagrams in order toalert the technician that the circuit is essential for proper OBDII emission control circuit operation. Any circuit which fails andcauses the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) to turn ON, or causesemissio ...