LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2007 >> Equinox LS, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 37 (Hydraulic Brake System) >> Repair Instructions >> Proportioning Valve Replacement >> Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Torrent and 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Proportioning Valve Assembly
    GM926605Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the proportioning valve assembly to the vehicle.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the proportioning valve mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    3. Fig 2: Removing Plugs From Proportioning Valve Assembly
    GM931398Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the plugs from the proportioning valve assembly ports.
  4. Remove the caps or plugs from the master cylinder brake pipe ends.
  5. Connect the master cylinder brake pipes to the proportioning valve assembly.
  6. Tighten the brake pipe fittings at the proportioning valve assembly.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fittings to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

  7. Remove the caps or plugs from the caliper and wheel cylinder brake pipe ends.
  8. Connect the caliper and wheel cylinder brake pipes to the proportioning valve assembly.
  9. Tighten the brake pipe fittings at the proportioning valve assembly.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fittings to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

  10. Remove the shop towel and discard into an approved container.
    11. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Transaxle Control Module (TCM)
    GM931336Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Reposition the TCM with bracket to the bracket on the strut tower. Refer to Transaxle Control Module Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - AF33-5.
  12. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)  or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals