Chevrolet Equinox 2 (2010-2017) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Yien Yien Chan
Updated: January 20, 2024

By IFCAR - Own work, Public Domain

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Chevrolet Equinox 2 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque specs for Chevrolet Equinox 2

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Intake manifold Intake manifold 23 17
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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  • Production years: 2010 - 2017
  • Generation: Second
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Fluid Drain plug 12 9
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 23 17
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Throttle body Throttle body 10 7
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Sensor Speed sensor bolt 12 9
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Sensor Wheel speed sensor bolt 10 7
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Alternator Generator bolts 50 37
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Alternator Positive battery cable at the generator 20 15
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Starter Starter solenoid 10 7
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Starter Starter motor mounting bolts 58 43
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Battery Battery negative cable frame ground nut to frame rail 25 18
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Battery Battery positive cable nut to the B+ generator stud 20 15
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Battery Battery positive cable terminal nut to the fuse block 16 12
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Battery Battery positive cable clamp nut to the batter post 10 7
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Battery Negative battery cable nut to the wheelhouse 12 9
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Heater core Evaporator case assembly 2 1
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Radiator Oil cooler fitting to the radiator 38 28
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Air conditioning Liquid line nut to condenser 22 16
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Air conditioning Compressor hose nut to the condenser 20 15
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Valve cover Control valve body cover 12 9 M6 x 30
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Automatic
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Valve cover Control valve body cover 10 7 M6 x 97
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Automatic
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Valve cover Control valve body cover 8 6 M5 x 40.5
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Automatic
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Differential assembly 122 90
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Rear
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Differential Differential support bushing bolts 188 139
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Rear
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Wheel hub assembly Axle nut 205 151
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch plate 12 9
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flexplate 30 22 First pass
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Transmission mount/case Tranmission mount to frame rail bolts 27 20
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount to tranmission bolts 50 37
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount to rear transmission mount bracket bolt 110 81
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Rear
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount to frame bolt 110 81
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Front
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Transmission mount/case Starter heat shield 7 5
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Transfer Transmission range selector lever nut 30 22
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Transfer Transmission range selector cable bracket bolts 25 18
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Drive/Axle shaft Mounting bolts for propeller shaft 35 26
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Front
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Drive/Axle shaft Mounting bolts for the propeller shaft yoke to rear drive axle 50 37
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Rear
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Tie rod housing 105 77
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Power steering Power steering fluid cooling pipe bolt to bracket 9 7
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Power steering Power steering fluid colling pipe to power steering gear 34 25
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Brake caliper guide pin bolts 27 20
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Disc brake Brake hose assembly to the brake caliper 52 38
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Disc brake Brake caliper bracket bolts 190 140
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Disc brake Brake rotor bolts 9 7
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Brake line Brake pipe fitting to the BPMV 21 15 Left
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Rear
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Brake line Brake pipe fitting to the BPMV 21 15 Right
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Rear
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Brake line Brake hose bracket nut 10 7
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Front
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Brake line Brake hose fitting bolt 40 30
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Brake line Brake hose bracket nut and bolt 12 9
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Rear
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Brake booster Brake booster 25 18
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Brake booster Power brake booster auxiliary pump bracket bolts 50 37
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Brake booster Power brake booster auxiliary pump bracket nuts 9 7
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Brake booster Vacuum brake boster nuts 25 18
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Brake pedal Brake pedal bracket 25 18 Nuts
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Brake pedal Brake pedal bracket 25 18 Bolt
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Brake pedal Upper park brake pedal nust 10 7
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Master cylinder Master cylinder 21 15 Primary brake pipe fitting
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Master cylinder Master cylinder 21 15 Secondary brake pipe fitting
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Parking brake Park brake cable bracket bolt 25 18
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Parking brake Park brake cable bracket bolt to the trailing arm 25 18
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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ABS Wheel fastener 190 140
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Struts Strut to knuckle nuts and bolts 180 133
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Struts Strut shaft 55 41
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Struts Upper strut mount bolts 25 18
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Struts Lower strut bolts and nuts 200 148
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Struts Liquid line to strut tower 9 7
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer shaft clamp bolts 70 52
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer bar and insulator clamp bolt 70 52
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Link to frame 164 121
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Stabilizer shaft link to the strut assembly nut 65 48
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Stabilzer link to lower control arm 15 11
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Stabilizer link stabilzer shaft nut 50 37
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Stabilizer link to stabilizer shaft nut 57 42
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Control arm Bushing to the lower control arm 150 111
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • Rear
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Control arm Knuckle to control arm bolt and nur 160 118 Upper
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Control arm Knuckle to control arm bolt and nur 160 118 Lower
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Control arm Upper control arm to rear support nut and bolt 160 118
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Control arm Lower control arm to rear support nut and bolt 110 81
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Trailing arm Trailing arm to knuckle bolts 110 81
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Trailing arm Park brake cable routing bolts to trailing arms 12 9
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Trailing arm Trailing arm bushing to bracket nut and bolt 160 118
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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Ball joint Ball joint to control arm bolts 68 50
  • 3.0L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Equinox 2

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