Fastener Specifications

2025 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV, 4WDSECTION Fastener Specifications
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Power Transfer Unit Case Replacement

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener / Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure Link
Metric (English)
1 Power Transfer Unit Bolt [4x] - - 100 N.m (74 lb ft) Power Transfer Unit Case Replacement 
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Power Transfer Unit Extension Case

Callout Component Name Single Use Fastener / Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Power Transfer Unit Input Shaft Seal- Rear Yes - - Power Transfer Unit Case Assemble 
2 Power Transfer Unit Cover to Intermediate Drive Shaft Seal Yes - - Power Transfer Unit Case Assemble 
3 Power Transfer Unit Half Shaft Seal Yes - - Power Transfer Unit Case Assemble 
4 Power Transfer Unit Half Shaft Retaining Clip Yes - - Power Transfer Unit Case Assemble 
5 Power Transfer Unit Fill Plug - - 40 N.m (30 lb ft) Power Transfer Unit Case Assemble 
6 Power Transfer Unit Cover Housing Bolt M8 x 34 [10x] Yes Yes Power Transfer Unit Extension Case Bolt Sequence  Power Transfer Unit Case Assemble 
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Power Transfer Unit Heat Shield

Callout Component Name Single Use Fastener / Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Power Transfer Unit Heat Shield Bolt [3x] - - 9 N.m (80 lb in) Power Transfer Unit Heat Shield Replacement 
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Power Transfer Unit Main Case

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener / Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Power Transfer Unit Face Seal Yes - - Power Transfer Unit Case Assemble 
2 Power Transfer Unit Alignment Sleeve Yes - - Power Transfer Unit Case Assemble 
3 Power Transfer Unit Input Shaft Seal- Front Yes - - Power Transfer Unit Case Assemble 
4 Power Transfer Unit Cover Housing Seal Yes - - Power Transfer Unit Case Assemble 
5 Power Transfer Unit Drain Plug - - 40 N.m (30 lb ft) Power Transfer Unit Case Assemble 
6 Power Transfer Unit Output Shaft Seal Yes - - Power Transfer Unit Case Assemble 
7 Power Transfer Unit Propeller Shaft Seal Yes - - Power Transfer Unit Case Assemble 
8 Power Transfer Unit Propeller Shaft Retainer Yes - - Power Transfer Unit Case Assemble 
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Power Transfer Unit Shift Actuator

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener / Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure Link
Metric (English)
1 Power Transfer Unit Shift Actuator Bolt [4x] - - 9 N.m (80 lb in) Power Transfer Unit Shift Actuator Replacement 
2 Power Transfer Unit Shift Actuator Seal Yes - - Power Transfer Unit Shift Actuator Replacement 
3 Power Transfer Unit Vent Hose Connector - - 20 N.m (15 lb ft) Power Transfer Unit Vent Hose Connector Replacement 
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Transmission Brace

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener / Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure Link
Metric (English)
1 Transmission Brace Bolt M10 x 75.75 [3x] - - 58 N.m (43 lb ft) Transmission Brace Replacement 
2 Transmission Brace Bolt M8 x 30.7 [2x] - - 22 N.m (16 lb ft) Transmission Brace Replacement 
Fig 1: Power Transfer Unit Extension Case Tightening Sequence
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Power Transfer Unit Extension Case Bolt Sequence
Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener / Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Power Transfer Unit Cover Housing Bolt M8 x 34 [10x] Yes Yes First Pass: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Final Pass: 45 degrees
Power Transfer Unit Case Assemble 
RENDER: 1.0x

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