Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: 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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Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side Engine Block Cylinder Head
Special Tools EN 45059 Angle MeterFor equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.Ensure the cylinder head locating pins are securely mounted in the cylinder blockdeck face.Install a NEW right cylinder head gasket-(1) using the deck face locating pins forretention.Align the right cylinder head- ...
