Cylinder Head Assembly

2005 Chevrolet Equinox FWD V6-3.4L VIN FSECTION Cylinder Head Assembly




Cylinder Head Bolt
First Pass 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 95 degrees

Bolts must not be re-used

Surface Finish - Maximum 2.8 Ra
Surface Flatness - Block Deck 0.08 mm (per 152 mm (0.003 inch) per 6 inch)
Surface Flatness - Exhaust Manifold Deck 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
Surface Flatness - Intake Manifold Deck 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)

Exhaust Manifold Nut 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold Stud 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)





Lower Intake Manifold Bolt - Center
First Pass 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.)
Final Pass 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.)
Lower Intake Manifold Bolt - Corner
First Pass 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.)
Final Pass 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

Recommended Tools & Savings

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.

Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.