What steps should be taken before removing the piston and connecting rod assemblies on Chevrolet Equinox?

Before actual disassembly of the piston and connecting rod assemblies, some of the cylinder head and also the oil pan must be dismantled. The top end of the ring groove needs to be scraped with a fingernail; indelible ridges here must be reamed off as failure will cause a ring burst which will need a new piston. When you have cleared the ridges, ensure the engine is rotated in a manner that the crankshaft is on the top. Measure the dimension of the crank to engine block with feeler gauges which should be less than service limit, if not this is preferred by replacing a new connecting rod. All the connecting rods should be marked to indicate the four cylinders they belong to then, the connecting cap bolts should be removed, however the old connecting cap bolts should be retained for the purpose of the oil clearance exercise. Slowly lift the first connecting rod cap and push the bearing insert out of the cylinder head; the insert must not fall out, and the connecting rod/piston assembly must be pushed out through the top of the engine. Do the same for the other cylinders and then replace the connecting rod caps and bearing inserts; retaining the old ones to avoid loss in case they are needed later. Pistons and connecting rods are finally prepared for inspection and require overhaul. Whenever replacing the piston rings the end gaps need to be inspected and the piston ring side clearance should be set. Position the pistons /connecting rods assemblies and the new rings on checker boards in order to ensure matching before installation. Fit the top ring into the first cylinder and align it as well as possible with the cylinder walls, measure the end gap with the feeler gauges. If it is too small wash with water and if the gap is too narrow filing the ring ends will serve as the best way of widening it. Do this again and again, for each ring; follow the right sequences as well as the orientation in its installation. Just for installation, the cylinder walls must be clean, the edges have to be chamfered and the crankshaft is to be inserted. Remove any dirt from the bearing inserts and set the new ones in the connecting rod and cap, without any lubrication, and make sure they are well positioned. Align the gaps of the piston rings rightly and grease the piston and the rings and its installation may be done with the help of piston ring compressor. Slide in the piston / connecting rod assembly into the cylinder ensuring that the connecting rod is under the crankshaft journal. There should also be a check of connecting rod bearing oil clearance by way of Plastigage and ensure that the width is to the standard prescribed. If the clearance is wrong then cleanliness should be established and the journal diameter can be considered for new bearing inserts. After confirming the clearance, it will be necessary to lubricate the bearing faces, replace the rod cap with new bolts and tighten in accordance with the necessary parameters. This should be repeated for all the assemblies, and it is essential to keep them clean, and oriented in the right directions throughout the stages of the process. Last of all, turn the engine over with the crankshaft to feel for binding and for checking the connecting rod end play; adjust if any new component has been changed.

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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Kit
Part Number: 12646457
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- Other Name: PISTON KIT, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 12608531, 12631102, 19180835, 89018112
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox | LS SUV, LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston,(W/Pinion)
Part Number: 12631195
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
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- 2010-2012 Chevrolet Equinox | LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 6 Cyl 3.0L
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston,(W/Pinion)
Part Number: 12631196
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2010-2012 Chevrolet Equinox | LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 6 Cyl 3.0L
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Assembly, (W/ Pinion)
Part Number: 12674548
$20.50 MSRP: $32.26
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- Other Name: Piston Assembly, (W/ Pin); Piston
- Replaced by: 25204266
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2022 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 DOOR BASE , 4 DOOR LT , 4 DOOR LTZ | 4 Cyl 1.5L
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Assembly, (W/ Pin & Cmprn & Oil Ring)(Lh)
Part Number: 12686358
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- Other Name: Piston, Piston Ring
- Replaces: 12624949
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2013-2017 Chevrolet Equinox | LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 6 Cyl 3.6L
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston,(W/Pinion)
Part Number: 12590866
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
- Replaces: 92068320
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- 2008-2009 Chevrolet Equinox | SS SUV AWD, SS SUV FWD, SUV AWD, SUV FWD, SUV LT AWD, SUV LT FWD | 6 Cyl 3.6L
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Assembly, (W/ Connect Rod)
Part Number: 12674549
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- Other Name: Piston Assembly, (W/ Conn Rod); Piston
- Replaced by: 25204267
- Replaces: 12671063, 12678189
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 DOOR BASE , 4 DOOR LT , 4 DOOR LTZ | 4 Cyl 1.5L
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Assembly, (W/ Connect Rod)
Part Number: 12575630
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
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- 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox | SS SUV AWD, SS SUV FWD, SUV AWD, SUV FWD, SUV LT AWD, SUV LT FWD | 6 Cyl 3.4L
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Assembly, (W/ Pin & Cmprn & Oil Ring)(Rh)
Part Number: 12686359
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- Other Name: Piston, Piston Ring
- Replaces: 12624950
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- 2013-2017 Chevrolet Equinox | LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 6 Cyl 3.6L
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Assembly, .
Part Number: 12705528
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- Other Name: Piston
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- 2022 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 DOOR LT , 4 DOOR LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.0L
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Asm
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
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- 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 DOOR LT , 4 DOOR LTZ | 4 Cyl 1.6L Diesel
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Assembly, (W/ Pinion)
Part Number: 12654419
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
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- 2013-2017 Chevrolet Equinox | LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 6 Cyl 3.6L
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Assembly, (W/ Pinion)
Part Number: 12654417
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
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- 2010-2012 Chevrolet Equinox | LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 6 Cyl 3.0L
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston,(Machining) (Lh) (Lf1/Lfw, Inmetro)
Part Number: 19300903
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
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- 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 6 Cyl 3.0L
- 2010 Chevrolet Equinox | LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 6 Cyl 3.0L
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Chevrolet Equinox PISTON ASM-(W/ PIN)
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- 2023-2024 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 DOOR BASE , 4 DOOR LT , 4 DOOR LTZ | 4 Cyl 1.5L
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Assembly, (W/ Pinion)
Part Number: 12654420
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
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- 2013-2017 Chevrolet Equinox | LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 6 Cyl 3.6L
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Asm
Part Number: 55598380
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston; Piston
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- 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox | 4 DOOR LT , 4 DOOR LTZ | 4 Cyl 1.6L Diesel
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston,(W/Pinion)
Part Number: 12585675
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2008-2009 Chevrolet Equinox | SS SUV AWD, SS SUV FWD, SUV AWD, SUV FWD, SUV LT AWD, SUV LT FWD | 6 Cyl 3.6L
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston Assembly, (W/ Pinion)
Part Number: 12654418
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2012 Chevrolet Equinox | LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 6 Cyl 3.0L
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Chevrolet Equinox Piston,(Machining) (Rh) (Lf1/Lfw, Inmetro)
Part Number: 19300904
$289.32 MSRP: $457.28
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- Other Name: PISTON, Engine Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 6 Cyl 3.0L
- 2010 Chevrolet Equinox | LT SUV, LTZ SUV | 6 Cyl 3.0L

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Chevrolet Equinox Piston

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.

Each OEM Chevrolet Equinox Piston we offer is competitively priced and comes with the assurance of the manufacturer's warranty for the part. Furthermore, we guarantee the speedy delivery of your orders right to your doorstep. Our hassle-free return policy is also in place for your peace of mind.

Chevrolet Equinox Piston Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Piston,(W/Pinion)
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Q: What steps should be taken before removing the piston and connecting rod assemblies on Chevrolet Equinox?
A: Before actual disassembly of the piston and connecting rod assemblies, some of the cylinder head and also the oil pan must be dismantled. The top end of the ring groove needs to be scraped with a fingernail; indelible ridges here must be reamed off as failure will cause a ring burst which will need a new piston. When you have cleared the ridges, ensure the engine is rotated in a manner that the Crankshaft is on the top. Measure the dimension of the crank to engine block with feeler gauges which should be less than service limit, if not this is preferred by replacing a new connecting rod. All the connecting rods should be marked to indicate the four cylinders they belong to then, the connecting cap bolts should be removed, however the old connecting cap bolts should be retained for the purpose of the oil clearance exercise. Slowly lift the first connecting rod cap and push the bearing insert out of the cylinder head; the insert must not fall out, and the connecting rod/piston assembly must be pushed out through the top of the engine. Do the same for the other cylinders and then replace the connecting rod caps and bearing inserts; retaining the old ones to avoid loss in case they are needed later. Pistons and connecting rods are finally prepared for inspection and require overhaul. Whenever replacing the piston rings the end gaps need to be inspected and the piston ring side clearance should be set. Position the pistons /connecting rods assemblies and the new rings on checker boards in order to ensure matching before installation. Fit the top ring into the first cylinder and align it as well as possible with the cylinder walls, measure the end gap with the feeler gauges. If it is too small wash with water and if the gap is too narrow filing the ring ends will serve as the best way of widening it. Do this again and again, for each ring; follow the right sequences as well as the orientation in its installation. Just for installation, the cylinder walls must be clean, the edges have to be chamfered and the crankshaft is to be inserted. Remove any dirt from the bearing inserts and set the new ones in the connecting rod and cap, without any lubrication, and make sure they are well positioned. Align the gaps of the piston rings rightly and grease the piston and the rings and its installation may be done with the help of piston ring compressor. Slide in the piston / connecting rod assembly into the cylinder ensuring that the connecting rod is under the crankshaft journal. There should also be a check of connecting rod bearing oil clearance by way of Plastigage and ensure that the width is to the standard prescribed. If the clearance is wrong then cleanliness should be established and the journal diameter can be considered for new bearing inserts. After confirming the clearance, it will be necessary to lubricate the bearing faces, replace the rod cap with new bolts and tighten in accordance with the necessary parameters. This should be repeated for all the assemblies, and it is essential to keep them clean, and oriented in the right directions throughout the stages of the process. Last of all, turn the engine over with the crankshaft to feel for binding and for checking the connecting rod end play; adjust if any new component has been changed.