Equinox FWD V6-3.0L (2010)
Disclaimer
Service Procedure
Service Procedure
1. Partially raise and support vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in SI.
2. Determine if there are power steering line heat sleeves attached to the power steering lines located along the frame on the front passenger side of
the vehicle.
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If heat sleeves are attached to the power steering lines, proceed to Step 3.
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If no heat sleeves are attached to the power steering lines, lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in SI. No further action is
required.
3. Remove the front passenger side tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in SI.
4. Remove the passenger side engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement -Right Side in SI.
Caution
Do not bend the power steering lines or power steering line brackets while removing the heat shield from the power steering lines. Bending the
power steering lines or power steering line brackets may cause the power steering lines to contact the drive axle or frame of the vehicle, either at
rest or during engine-roll. After removing the heat shield, ensure that there is no contact between the power steering lines and the drive axle or
frame of the vehicle to avoid a lline rub through condition and power steering line leak.
5. Locate the power steering line heat sleeves. The power steering lines in the wheelhouse area are wrapped in silver heat sleeves (1) that are secured
with service tie straps (2).
6. Remove the tie straps (2) from the power steering line heat sleeves (1) accessible from the wheelhouse area using a wire cutter or equivalent tool.
