Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Service Prior to Assembly

The importance of cleanliness during assembly cannot beoverstated. Dirt or debris will cause engine damage. An automobileengine is a combination of many machined, honed, polished andlapped surfaces with tolerances that are measured in tenthousandths of an inch. When any internal engine parts areserviced, care and cleanliness are important. A liberal coating ofengine oil should be applied to friction areas during assembly inorder to protect and lubricate the surfaces on initial operation.Throughout this section, it should be understood that propercleaning and protection of machined surfaces and friction areas arepart of the repair procedure. This is considered standard shoppractice even if not specifically stated.

Lubricate all moving parts with engine oil or a specifiedassembly lubricant. This will provide lubrication for initial startup.