Fastener Specifications

2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS, 4WDSECTION Fastener Specifications
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Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application
Power Transfer Unit Actuator Seal O-Ring
Power Transfer Unit Alignment Sleeve
Power Transfer Unit Cover Housing Seal
Power Transfer Unit Face Seal
Power Transfer Unit Half Shaft Retainer
Power Transfer Unit Half Shaft Seal O-Ring
Power Transfer Unit Idler Gear Shaft Tube O-ring - Rear
Power Transfer Unit Input Shaft Seal - Front
Power Transfer Unit Rear Output Shaft Seal
Power Transfer Unit Propeller Shaft Retainer
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Power Transfer Unit Drain Plug 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
Power Transfer Unit Fill Plug 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
Power Transfer Unit Extension Housing Bolt
Refer to procedure for tightening sequence and torque values.
Power Transfer Unit Case Assemble 
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Power Transfer Unit Actuator Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Power Transfer Unit Case Bracket @ Engine Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Power Transfer Unit Case Bracket @ Engine Bolt 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Power Transfer Unit Case Bracket @ Rear Extension Housing Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Power Transfer Unit Case @ Transmission Bolt 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Power Transfer Unit Heat Shield Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Power Transfer Unit Vent Hose Connector 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
RENDER: 1.0x

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