Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Tools and Equipment
Special tools are listed and illustrated throughout thissection with a complete listing at the end of the section. Thesetools, or their equivalents, are specially designed to quickly andsafely accomplish the operations for which they are intended. Theuse of these special tools will also minimize possible damage toengine components. Some precision measuring tools are required forinspection of certain critical components. Torque wrenches and atorque angle meter are necessary for the proper tightening ofvarious fasteners.
To properly service the engine assembly, the following itemsshould be readily available:
Approved eye protection and safety glovesA clean, well lit, work areaA suitable parts cleaning tankA compressed air supplyTrays or storage containers to keep parts and fastenersorganizedAn adequate set of hand toolsApproved engine repair standAn approved engine lifting device that will adequatelysupport the weight of the components
Tools and Equipment
Special tools are listed and illustrated throughout thissection, with a complete listing at the end of the section. Thesetools, or their equivalents, are designed to quickly and safelyaccomplish the o ...
Engine Replacement
Special ToolsBO-38185Hose Clamp PliersCH-24319-BSteering Linkage and Tie Rod PullerJ-43828Ball Joint SeparatorJ-44015Steering Linkage InstallerFor equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.Remo ...
Other materials:
Intake Manifold Disassemble Intake and Forced Induction Intake Manifold
Remove the throttle body bolts-(1).Remove the throttle body-(2).Remove and discard the throttle bodyseal-(3).Loosen the evaporative-(EVAP) solenoidbolt.Remove the EVAP solenoid-(1).Remove the manifold absolute pressure-(MAP) sensorbolt-(1).Remove the MAP sensor-(2).Remove the lower intake manifold b ...
