Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Clearcoat/Ultraviolet Screeners Caution

Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual / Vehicle - General / Clearcoat/Ultraviolet Screeners Caution

Caution:Removing more than 0.5-mils of the clearcoat canresult in early paint failure. The clearcoat contains ultravioletscreeners. Do not finesse sand more than what is required to removethe defect.

Valve Lifter Priming Caution

Caution:Ensure each valve lifter is filled with clean engine oil andthe valve lifter does not tip over (plunger down) before theinstallation of the valve lifters. The loss of oil in the valvelifter lo ...

Component Fastener Tightening Caution

Caution:Replacement components must be the correct part number forthe application. Components requiring the use of the thread lockingcompound, lubricants, corrosion inhibitors, or sealants areidentifi ...

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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 ( ...