Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Engine Front Cover Replacement Engine Block Cylinder Block Cyl Block Front Cover
Removal Procedure
Remove the engine mount bracket-(1). Refer toEngine Mount Bracket Replacement.Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer toDrive Belt Tensioner Replacement.Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer toCrankshaft Balancer Replacement.Disconnect the oxygen sensor harness from the front cover andreposition.
Remove the engine front cover to water pumpbolt-(1).
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Remove the engine front cover bolts-(1).Remove the engine front cover.
Remove and discard the engine front covergasket-(1).Installation Procedure
Install a NEW engine front cover gasket-(1) to thedowel pins.Install the engine front cover.
Caution:Refer toFastener Caution.
Install the engine front cover bolts-(1) andtighten to25-Y(18-lb-ft).Lower the vehicle.
Install the engine front cover to water pumpbolt-(1) and tighten to25-Y(18-lb-ft).
Reposition the oxygen sensor harness to the frontcover.Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer toCrankshaft Balancer Replacement.Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer toDrive Belt Tensioner Replacement.Install the engine mount bracket-(1). Refer toEngine Mount Bracket Replacement.
Timing Chain Idler Sprocket Replacement - Right Side Valvetrain Valvetrain Timing Timing Belt/Chain
Removal ProcedureRemove the engine front cover. Refer toEngine Front Cover Replacement.Remove the spark plugs in order to ease crankshaft/enginerotation. Refer toSpark Plug Replacement.Remove the righ ...
Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Replacement Emissions Evap Evap Canister Purge
Removal ProcedureRemove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister. Refer toEvaporative Emission Canister Replacement.Rotate the EVAP canister vent valve clockwise to release from the locked position.Re ...
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Engine Component Description (LFX)
The High Feature V6 (VIN Code Identifier “3” for both cars and trucks) RPO LFX isa 3.6-Liter VVT-(Variable Valve Timing) engine with direct injection. The LFX hasE85-compatible valves and seats with special materials and coatings that require slightlydifferent service procedures from gasoline va ...
