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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Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Removal Valvetrain Camshaft
Remove the primary camshaft drive chain tensionerbolts.Remove the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner.Remove and discard the primary camshaft drive chain tensionergasket.Inspect the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner mountingsurface on the engine block for burrs or any defects that woulddegra ...
