Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Cleanliness and Care
An automobile engine is a combination of many of thefollowing surfaces:
MachinedHonedPolishedLappedThe tolerances of these surfaces are measured in theten-thousandths of an inch. When you service any internal enginepart, cleanliness and care are important. Apply a liberal coatingof engine oil to the friction areas during assembly in order toprotect and lubricate the surfaces on initial operation. Throughoutthis section, practice proper cleaning and protection procedures tothe machined surfaces and to the friction areas.
Caution:Engine damage may result if an abrasive paper, pad, ormotorized wire brush is used to clean any engine gasketsurfaces.
Whenever you remove the valve train components, keep thecomponents in order. Follow this procedure in order to install thecomponents in the same locations and with the same mating surfacesas when removed.
Warning:Refer toBattery Disconnect Warning.
Disconnect the negative battery cables before you perform anymajor work on the engine.
Cleanliness and Care
An automobile engine is a combination of many machined,honed, polished, and lapped surfaces with tolerances that aremeasured in ten thousandths of an inch. When any internal engineparts are serviced, ...
Valve Rocker Arm Installation - Left Side Valvetrain Valve Actuating Assembly Rocker Arms
Apply a liberal amount of lubricant to the pivotpocket-(1), roller-(2) and valveslot-(3) areas of the camshaft followers. Refer toAdhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealersfor recommendedlubricant.Not ...
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Crankcase Ventilation System Inspection/Diagnosis (Without Turbocharger) Emissions PCV
Special ToolsEN 23951Valve ManometerRemove the oil level indicator. Install aEN 23951valve manometeror equivalent.Start the engine.Check for slight vacuum. The vacuum level should be less than3.377-kPa (1-in-Hg).If vacuum is higher, inspect and verify that the clean airhose from cam cover to air int ...
