Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection Intake and Forced Induction Intake Manifold
Intake Manifold Cleaning ProcedureRemove any remaining gasket and/or gasket material from thefollowing:Throttle bodyIntake manifoldClean the following intake manifold areas in solvent.Intake manifold gasket sealing areasIntake manifold passagesBrake booster hose passageEvaporative emission (EVAP) solenoid passagePositive crankcase ventilation (PCV) vacuum hosepassages
Warning:Refer toSafety Glasses Warning.
Dry the intake manifold and throttle body with compressedair.Inspection Procedure
Inspect the intake manifold for the followingconditions:Damage to the throttle body bolt holes-(1)Damage, debris or restrictions to the PCV system hoseports-(3)Damage to the gasket sealing surface for the throttlebody-(2)
Inspect the intake manifold for the followingconditions:Damage, debris or restrictions to the brake vacuum boosterhose port-(3)Damage to the intake manifold boltbosses-(1)Damage to the EVAP purge solenoid mountingboss-(5)Damage, debris or restrictions to the EVAP purge solenoidport-(4)Gouges or damage to the intake manifold sealing surfaces(2)
Inspect the intake manifold sealing surface-(1)for warpage.Locate a straight edge across the intake manifold sealingsurface.Insert a feeler gauge between the intake manifold and thestraight edge. An intake manifold with warpage in excess of0.50-mm (0.020-in) must be replaced.Repair or replace the intake manifold as necessary.
Intake and Exhaust Camshaft, Bearing Cap, and Lash Adjuster Removal (LAF, LEA, or LUK) Valvetrain Valve Actuating Assembly Valve Tappets/Lifters
Intake Camshaft and Components RemovalRemove the intake camshaft position actuator solenoid valvebolt-(1) and valve-(2).Remove the rear cylinder head coverplate-(1).Remove the intake camshaft bearing ...
Intake Manifold Cover Replacement Intake and Forced Induction Intake Manifold
Intake Manifold Cover ReplacementCalloutComponent Name1Intake Manifold Cover BoltCaution:Refer toFastener Caution.Tighten10-Y(89-lb-in)2Intake Manifold CoverProcedureRemove the oil cap before removing ...
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Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection Engine Block Cylinder Block Crankshaft
Clean the crankshaft balancer-(1).Clean the belt grooves of all dirt or debris with a wirebrush.Warning:Refer toSafety Glasses Warning.Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following:Worn, grooved, or damaged hub seal surfaceA crankshaft balancer hub ...
