How to replace the piston, connecting rod, and bearing in an engine on Chevrolet Equinox?

Handling the Piston replacement alongside connecting rod and bearing requires the withdrawal of both Oil Pan and Cylinder Head. The j 24270 must remove the ring ridge while the Piston stays at its bottom position wrapped in cloth. After moving the Crankshaft to position the Piston at the top stroke you must remove the cloth debris and note the connecting rods and caps for correct assembly. The technician extracts the connecting rod and Piston from the engine block by using the j-43966-1 after discarding the bolts and nuts and removing the connecting rod nuts and cap. Hot water mixed with detergent should clean the cylinder holes followed by engine oil application and a dry clean cloth to wipe them down. Before assembly place engine oil on the Piston as well as the Piston rings and cylinder bore and bearing surfaces. Finalize the assembly by using the j-43966-1 to place the Piston into its original bore while gently tapping the upper area with a wooden hammer handle. First position the stamped mark on the Piston to face the engine front while using the j 8037 to apply pressure on the engine block for complete Piston Ring cylinder entry. Then install connecting rod caps onto their respective rods with previously marked number alignment. New connecting rod bolts require installation followed by equal bolt torque of 25 nm (18 lb ft) on the first stage while the j 45059 tool adds 100 degrees of additional torque for the final stage. The side clearance measurement of the connecting rod should be done using a feeler gauge and must fall between 0.070-0.370 millimeters (0.0027-0.0145 inches). To complete the procedure you should put both the Cylinder Head and Oil Pan in position.

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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Part Number: 12652809
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- Other Name: Piston Kit, Engine Piston
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox | LT, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Rings Part Number: 12686358
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- Other Name: Piston Assembly- (W/ Pinion & Compression & Oil Ring) (Left-Hand); Piston; Piston, Engine Piston
- Replaces: 12624949
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2017 Chevrolet Equinox | LT, LTZ, Premier | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Part Number: 12674548
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- Other Name: Piston, Engine Piston
- Replaced by: 25204266
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- 2018-2022 Chevrolet Equinox | L, LS, LT, Premier, RS | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Equinox Pistons, Green Line Part Number: 12646457
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- Other Name: Piston Kit, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 12608531, 12631102, 19180835, 89018112
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- 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox | L, LS, LT, LTZ, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Part Number: 12631196
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- Other Name: Piston, (W/Pinion); Piston, Engine Piston
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- 2010-2012 Chevrolet Equinox | LT, LTZ | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Part Number: 12631195
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- Other Name: Piston, (W/Pinion); Piston, Engine Piston
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- 2010-2012 Chevrolet Equinox | LT, LTZ | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Part Number: 12590866
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- Other Name: Piston, (W/Pinion); Piston, Engine Piston
- Replaces: 92068320
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- 2008-2009 Chevrolet Equinox | Sport | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Part Number: 55598380
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- Other Name: Piston, Engine Piston
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- 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox | LT, Premier | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Part Number: 55598378
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- 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox | LT, Premier | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Part Number: 12709528
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- Other Name: Piston, Engine Piston
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- 2023 Chevrolet Equinox | LS, LT, Premier, RS | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Rings Part Number: 12686359
$32.91 MSRP: $51.53
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- Other Name: Piston Assembly- (W/ Pinion & Compression & Oil Ring) (Right-Hand); Piston; Piston, Engine Piston
- Replaces: 12624950
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2017 Chevrolet Equinox | LT, LTZ, Premier | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Part Number: 12575630
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- Other Name: Piston, Engine; Piston, Engine Piston
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- 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox | LS, LT, LTZ | 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS

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This component called the Piston in Chevrolet Equinox vehicles help to transform the combustion power to the energy required to propel the machine. This component is figuring in internal combustion engine, which transmit force that the expanding gases exert to the crankshaft. The most uses of the Chevrolet Equinox Piston incorporate aluminum alloys as they offer both light weight and strength with the performance versions standardizing on forged or billet types. In the past decades, various kinds of pistons have been used on Chevrolet Equinox models, trunk pistons, for example, are used to bear side forces and consist of oil rings for application of lubricant. Moreover, high-performance applications may also use austenitic valves, slipper pistons, among other parts, to reduce the consumption rate and ensure an adequate level of power balance. These pistons underline the fact that the manufacturing of such parts has to be highly accurate and precise bearing in mind that they play a significant role in performance and durability of the Chevrolet Equinox engine.

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Q: How to replace the piston, connecting rod, and bearing in an engine on Chevrolet Equinox?
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Handling the Piston replacement alongside connecting rod and bearing requires the withdrawal of both Oil Pan and Cylinder Head. The j 24270 must remove the ring ridge while the Piston stays at its bottom position wrapped in cloth. After moving the Crankshaft to position the Piston at the top stroke you must remove the cloth debris and note the connecting rods and caps for correct assembly. The technician extracts the connecting rod and Piston from the engine block by using the j-43966-1 after discarding the bolts and nuts and removing the connecting rod nuts and cap. Hot water mixed with detergent should clean the cylinder holes followed by engine oil application and a dry clean cloth to wipe them down. Before assembly place engine oil on the Piston as well as the Piston rings and cylinder bore and bearing surfaces. Finalize the assembly by using the j-43966-1 to place the Piston into its original bore while gently tapping the upper area with a wooden hammer handle. First position the stamped mark on the Piston to face the engine front while using the j 8037 to apply pressure on the engine block for complete Piston Ring cylinder entry. Then install connecting rod caps onto their respective rods with previously marked number alignment. New connecting rod bolts require installation followed by equal bolt torque of 25 nm (18 lb ft) on the first stage while the j 45059 tool adds 100 degrees of additional torque for the final stage. The side clearance measurement of the connecting rod should be done using a feeler gauge and must fall between 0.070-0.370 millimeters (0.0027-0.0145 inches). To complete the procedure you should put both the Cylinder Head and Oil Pan in position.