Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Valve Lifter Installation - Left Side

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Valve Lifter Installation - Left Side

Note:Do not stroke/cycle the stationary hydraulic lash adjusterplunger without oil in the lower pressure chamber.

Note:Do not allow the stationary hydraulic lash adjuster to tipover, plunger down, after the oil fill.

Fill the stationary hydraulic lash adjuster (SHLA) with cleanengine oil. Refer toAdhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealersfor recommended lubricant.Take precautions to prevent scratching the pivot spherearea-(1) of the SHLA.Lubricate the SHLA bores in the cylinder head with cleanengine oil. Refer toAdhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealersfor recommendedlubricant.

Valve Lifter Installation - Left Side

Install the SHLAs in the cylinder head.Apply a liberal amount of lubricant to the SHLA pivotspheres. Refer toAdhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealersfor recommendedlubricant.

Valve Lifter Removal - Left Side

Note:Do not stroke/cycle the stationary hydraulic lash adjusterplunger without oil in the lower pressure chamber.Do not allow the stationary hydraulic lash adjuster to tipover, plunger down, after the ...

Flushing Engine Cooling

Note:Do not use a chemical flush.Store used coolant in the proper manner, such as in a usedengine coolant holding tank. Do not pour used coolant down a drain.Ethylene glycol antifreeze is a very toxic ...

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Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
Driving with a Trailer When towing a trailer: Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply specifically to trailer towing. Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle or other parts. Then, during the fi ...