Common Specs And Procedures Index

2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS, FWDSECTION Common Specs And Procedures Index
EQUINOX AND TERRAIN COMMON SPECS AND PROCEDURES

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION/PROCEDURE
Air Conditioning 
Service  
Torque  
Wheel Driveshaft Nut 
Front
  1. First Pass: 285 N.m (210 lb-ft)
  2. Second Pass: loosen 360 degrees
  3. Final Pass: 250 N.m (185 lb-ft)
Rear
  1. First Pass: 150 N.m (111 lb-ft)
  2. Second Pass: Loosen 45 degrees
  3. Final Pass: 250 N.m (185 lb-ft)
Battery   
Brakes 
Bleeding Sequence Manual  - RIGHT REAR, LEFT REAR, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT FRONT
See .
Pressure  - RIGHT REAR, LEFT REAR, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT FRONT
See
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications  
Torque  
Charging 
Generator  
Torque  
Drive Belts 
Adjustment Serpentine belt used, not adjustable.
Drive Belt Routing See the figure under
Engine Cooling 
General Service Specifications  
Radiator Cap Pressure  
Thermostat R & I
 
Water Pump R & I
 
Engine Mechanical 
Compression  
Oil Pressure Oil Pressure - @Idle and 85°C (185°F) or more
 
Greater than 180 kPa (26.11 psi) At idle
Overhaul  
Torque  
Fluid Specifications  See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flex Plate Torque  First Pass - 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Second Pass - 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Final Pass - Additional 70 degrees
Fuel System 
Pressure Specification Running - 345 - 415 kPa (50 - 60 PSI)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure  
Fuel Filter Location Fuel filter is part of the fuel tank fuel pump module
Fuel Filter R & I or
Ignition 
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification  
Ignition Wires (Resistance) Coil on plug
Ignition Wires (Routing) Coil on plug.
Spark Plug 
(See parts catalog)
Gap 0.024 - 0.028 in (0.60 - 0.70 mm)
Torque 17 N.m (13 lb ft)
Starting 
Starter
Starter R & I or
Torque  
Wheel Alignment 
Adjustment Specifications  
Torque  
Wheel & Tire 
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 140 N.m (103 lb ft)
For tightening sequence, please see Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence figure under
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