Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection Engine Block Cylinder Block Crankshaft

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Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection Engine Block Cylinder Block Crankshaft

Clean the crankshaft balancer-(1).Clean the belt grooves of all dirt or debris with a wirebrush.

Warning:Refer toSafety Glasses Warning.

Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following:Worn, grooved, or damaged hub seal surfaceA crankshaft balancer hub seal surface with excessivescoring, grooves, rust or other damage must be replaced.

Note:In order for the belt to track properly, the belt groovesshould be free of all dirt or debris.

Dirty or damaged belt grooves

The balancer belt grooves should be free of any nicks,gouges, or other damage that may not allow the belt to trackproperly.

Minor imperfections may be removed with a fine file.Worn, chunking or deteriorated rubber between the hub andpulley

Balance Shaft Cleaning and Inspection Engine Block Cylinder Block Balance Shaft

Clean the balance shafts-(1) in solvent.Inspect the bearing surfaces on the balance shafts forscoring or unusual wear.Note:Do not remove the balance shaft drive sprockets.Inspect the balance shaft dri ...

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 ...

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Cylinder Boring and Honing (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
Boring ProcedureMeasure all pistons with a micrometer to determine thecylinder bore diameter. Refer toEngine Block Cleaning and Inspection.Before you use any type of boring bar, use a fine file andclean the top of the cylinder block, removing any dirt or burrs. Ifyou do not check the cylinder block, ...