Oil Pan Installation
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- For steel oil pans, apply a continuous bead 6.35 mm (0.25 in) thick of RTV sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) to the topside of the new windage tray gasket. Apply the RTV sealant directly over the sealing bead.
- Install the NEW windage tray gasket onto the engine.
- Apply a continuous bead 6.35 mm (0.25 in) thick of RTV sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) to the bottom side of the new windage tray gasket. Apply the RTV sealant directly over the sealing bead.
- For aluminum oil pans, apply a continuous bead 6.35 mm (0.25 in) thick of RTV sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148), ensuring that the sealer also completely fills the groove in the oil pan.
- To ensure proper sealing, apply additional sealer at the four points called out in the illustration (1).
- Install the oil pan and oil pan windage tray gasket - if applicable.
- Clean the oil pan bolts of all debris.
- Apply one drop of GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) to each bolt.
- Install the oil pan bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the oil pan bolts to 14 N.m (125 lb in).
- Install the oil level sensor.
Tighten: Tighten the oil level sensor to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
IMPORTANT:
For aluminum oil pans, begin with step 4. For steel oil pans, skip steps 4 and 5.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.