Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection Engine Block Cylinder Block Cyl Block Front Cover
Special Tools
EN 28410Gasket Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.
Cleaning Procedure
Remove any RTV sealant-(1) from the engine frontcover usingEN 28410remover.Clean out debris from the bolt holes.Clean the engine front cover in solvent.
Warning:Refer toSafety Glasses Warning.
Dry the engine front cover with compressed air.Inspection Procedure
Inspect the exterior of the engine front cover for thefollowing conditions:Damage to the water pump bolt holethreads-(7)Gouges or damage to the water pump sealingsurfaces-(6)Damage to the crankshaft front oil sealbore-(5)Damage to the camshaft position actuator valve oil sealbores-(1)Damage to the engine front cover boltholes-(2)Damage and/or corrosion to the engine coolantpassage-(3)Dents or damage to the exterior-(4)
Inspect the interior of the engine front cover for thefollowing conditions:Gouges or damage to the engine front cover sealing surfacesto the engine block-(6), oil pan-(4), and/orcamshaft covers-(2)Damage and/or corrosion to the engine coolantpassage-(5)Damage to the crankshaft front oil seal boreGouges or damage to the O-ring sealingareasGouges or damage to the water pump sealarea-(3)Damage to the engine front cover boltholes-(1)Repair or replace the engine front cover as necessary.
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Replacing Engine Gaskets
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Afterblow Enabling
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