How to replace the engine front timing cover on Chevrolet Equinox?

You must start by disconnecting the negative Battery Cable when replacing the engine front cover along with removal of the air cleaner assembly. The first step involves installing the engine support fixture followed by Drive Belt removal. Start by draining the cooling system followed by vehicle suspension. Crankshaft balancer, lower belt idler pulley and engine Oil Pan need to be removed from the engine. The procedure starts by removing the left belt idler pulley while also taking out the right Engine Mount Bracket bolts (2-4) and finally extracting the right Engine Mount Bracket. Extract the Water Pump along with the thermostat bypass hose adapter and radiator outlet hose from the engine front cover. First remove bolts holding the engine front cover (2-4) and break the connection between front cover and engine block. Clean the sealing surfaces before placing the engine front cover on with its new gasket . Apply sealer to the lower tabs of the engine front cover gasket creating a minimum bead width of 5.0 mm (0.20 in). Install the gasket by position it on the engine block while aligning with the retaining pins. Use the engine front cover bolts (3, 4) to fasten the cover by applying 55 n.m (41 lb ft) torque and bolt to 27 n.m (20 lb ft). Place the radiator outlet hose in its position along with the thermostat bypass hose adapter and Water Pump. Start by positioning the right Engine Mount Bracket correctly and installing bulges (2-4) with a torque of 55 n.m (41 lb ft). Progress to the Engine Mount Bracket bulges that need 25 n.m (18 lb ft). Install the left belt idler pulley before elevating the vehicle again to fit the engine Oil Pan with the added step of installing the lower belt idler pulley. Put the crankshaft balancer back into place after lowering the vehicle and installing the Drive Belt. Reinstall the air cleaner assembly then restore the negative Battery Cable before removing the engine support fixture. Finally, fill the cooling system.

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Chevrolet Equinox Oil Pump, Green Line, Front Part Number: 12637040
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- Other Name: Cover, Engine Front Cover; Timing Cover; Front Cover; Cover Assembly
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12582069, 12584621, 24450057, 12606580
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 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 Timing Cover Part Number: 55575063
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- Other Name: Cover Assembly-Timing Chain Upper; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Upper
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox | LT, Premier | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet Equinox Timing Cover, Lower Part Number: 55499020
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- Other Name: Cover Assembly-Timing Chain Lower; Front Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
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- 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox | LT, Premier | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet Equinox Front Cover Part Number: 25203060
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- Other Name: Cover Assembly-Engine Front (W/ Crankshaft Front Oil Seal; Timing Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Replaces: 25202735, 12662949, 25201370
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- 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox | LT, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Cover Assembly-Engine Front (W/Water Pump); Timing Cover; Front Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12638436, 12684188, 12668891, 12626079, 12639157, 12635609, 12643744
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- 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox | LT, LTZ, Premier | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Chevrolet Equinox Timing Cover, Front Part Number: 12695111
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- Other Name: Cover, Engine Front Cover; Front Cover; Front Seal
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- Replaces: 12675013, 12691509, 12664236
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- 2018-2024 Chevrolet Equinox | L, LS, LT, Premier, RS | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Equinox Front Cover Part Number: 12599771
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- Other Name: Cover, Engine Front; Timing Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12590915, 12597390
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- 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox | LS, LT, LTZ | 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet Equinox Timing Cover, Front Part Number: 12655856
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- Other Name: Cover, Engine Front (W/Water Pump); Front Cover; Front Seal; Actuator; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12601276, 12612399, 12611884
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Timing Cover of Chevrolet Equinox vehicles play important part in protecting the timing mechanism of an engine that may include the use of a timing belt, timing chain, or cam belt. Made out of aluminum, plastic or steel the Timing Cover shields the inner parts from destruction by debris. A large number of Chevrolet Equinox Timing Covers feature gaskets that help to boost the defense of timing belt. Depending on the year of manufacture, there are different Timing Covers used in Chevrolet Equinox which has the optimal capability in terms of durability and protection. However, what many vehicle users may not realize is that even the toughest Timing Covers can give out at any time, thus, it is necessary to have them changed as soon as possible to avoid putting other's lives in danger.

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Q: How to replace the engine front timing cover on Chevrolet Equinox?
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You must start by disconnecting the negative Battery Cable when replacing the engine front cover along with removal of the air cleaner assembly. The first step involves installing the engine support fixture followed by Drive Belt removal. Start by draining the cooling system followed by vehicle suspension. Crankshaft balancer, lower belt idler pulley and engine Oil Pan need to be removed from the engine. The procedure starts by removing the left belt idler pulley while also taking out the right Engine Mount Bracket bolts (2-4) and finally extracting the right Engine Mount Bracket. Extract the Water Pump along with the thermostat bypass hose adapter and radiator outlet hose from the engine front cover. First remove bolts holding the engine front cover (2-4) and break the connection between front cover and engine block. Clean the sealing surfaces before placing the engine front cover on with its new gasket . Apply sealer to the lower tabs of the engine front cover gasket creating a minimum bead width of 5.0 mm (0.20 in). Install the gasket by position it on the engine block while aligning with the retaining pins. Use the engine front cover bolts (3, 4) to fasten the cover by applying 55 n.m (41 lb ft) torque and bolt to 27 n.m (20 lb ft). Place the radiator outlet hose in its position along with the thermostat bypass hose adapter and Water Pump. Start by positioning the right Engine Mount Bracket correctly and installing bulges (2-4) with a torque of 55 n.m (41 lb ft). Progress to the Engine Mount Bracket bulges that need 25 n.m (18 lb ft). Install the left belt idler pulley before elevating the vehicle again to fit the engine Oil Pan with the added step of installing the lower belt idler pulley. Put the crankshaft balancer back into place after lowering the vehicle and installing the Drive Belt. Reinstall the air cleaner assembly then restore the negative Battery Cable before removing the engine support fixture. Finally, fill the cooling system.