Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection (LAF, LEA, or LUK) Intake and Forced Induction Intake Manifold

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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 damage.

Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection (LAF, LEA, or LUK) Intake and Forced Induction Intake Manifold

Inspect the crankcase ventilation passages-(1) inthe intake manifold face for blockage.

Warning:Refer toSafety Glasses Warning.

Clean the crankcase ventilation passages with compressed airif necessary. Use a maximum of 172-kPa(25-psi) of air pressure.Replace the intake manifold as necessary.

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 crank ...

Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection Engine Lubrication Oil Sump/Pan

Clean the oil pan mating surface.Clean the oil pan-(1). Remove all the sludge andthe oil deposits.Inspect the threads for the engine oil drain plug.Inspect the oil pan for cracking near the pan rail a ...

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Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Installation Valvetrain Camshaft
Special ToolsEN-45027Tensioner ToolEN-46112Tensioner Retraction PinsEN-48383Camshaft Retaining ToolsEN-48589Crankshaft Rotation SocketFor equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.Ensure that the primary camshaft drive chaintensioner-(3) is being installed.Using theEN-45027tool, reset the pri ...