Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Water Pump and Balance Shaft Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection Engine Block Cylinder Block Balance Shaft
Inspect the balance shaft drive chain guides-(3,5, 8) for cracking or wear.Replace the balance shaft drive chain guides if wear exceeds1.12-mm (0.045-in) depth on the chain guidesurface.Inspect the balance shaft drive chain tensioner guide shoefor wear.
Replace the balance shaft drive chain tensioner guide shoe ifwear exceeds 1.12-mm (0.045-in) depth on thechain guide surface.
Inspect the balance shaft drive chain-(7) andsprockets-(2, 4) for wear.Inspect the crankshaft sprocket-(6) faces forsigns of movement.Inspect the alignment notch in the balance shaft for crackingor damage.Inspect the water pump-(1), crankshaft, andbalance shaft sprocket teeth and chain for signs of excessive wear,chipping, or seizure of the balance shaft drive chain links.Inspect the timing chain tensioner-(9) for damageor wear.
Separating Parts
In addition to the room temperaturevulcanizing-(RTV) sealant's sealing capabilities, theRTV sealants may form an adhesive bond between the components. Thismay make the components difficult to remove o ...
Valve Rocker Arm Cleaning and Inspection Valvetrain Valve Actuating Assembly Rocker Arms
Inspect the camshaft follower roller-(1) for thefollowing:Flat spotsExcessive scoring and pittingEnsure the roller spins freelyInspect the camshaft follower valve tiparea-(2).Inspect the camshaft foll ...
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Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement Strut Assembly
Special ToolsJ 42991 Strut Rod Nut SocketJ 45400 Strut Spring CompressorRemoval ProcedureInstall the strut assembly in the J 45400 strut spring compressor using the following procedure.Adjust the lower legs of the J 45400 strut spring compressor to the lowest possible coil of the spring.Adjust the u ...
