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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement 
    2. Fig 1: Oil Pan Skid Plate And Bolts
    GM1698082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    3. Fig 2: Oil Pan Skid Plate And Bolts
    GM1698083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. For 2500 series vehicles, loosen the 2 rear oil pan skid plate bolts, remove the 2 front oil pan skid plate bolts and skid plate, if equipped.
  4. If equipped with 4WD, remove the front axle. Refer to Front Axle Replacement (8.25 Inch LD Axle)Front Axle Replacement (9.25 Inch HD Axle) .
  5. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  6. Re-install the oil pan drain plug until snug.
  7. Remove Starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (L96)
    8. Fig 3: Right Side Transmission Cover Bolt
    GM1698084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the right side transmission cover bolt.
    9. Fig 4: Left Side Transmission Cover Bolt
    GM1698086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the left side transmission cover bolt and cover.
    10. Fig 5: Vehicle Crossbar, Bolts And Nuts
    GM1698282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the crossbar bolts/nuts and crossbar.
    11. Fig 6: Transmission Oil Cooler Line Clip And Bolt
    GM1698074Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the transmission oil cooler line clip bolt and clip from the oil pan.
    12. Fig 7: Lower Left Transmission Bolt
    GM1698070Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the lower left transmission bolt.
    13. Fig 8: Lower Right Transmission Stud
    GM1698079Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the lower right transmission stud.
    14. Fig 9: Electrical Connector, Bolt And Harness Retainer
    GM1697734Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Disconnect the electrical connector (1).
  15. Remove the battery cable channel bolt (2).
  16. Slide the channel pin (3) out of the oil pan tab.
    17. Fig 10: Engine Oil Cooler Hose Adapter, Bolts And Gasket
    GM3272948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Disconnect the oil cooler hose (2) from the oil pan. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose Replacement .
    18. Fig 11: Oil Pan & Bolts
    GM683355Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Remove the oil pan bolts.
  19. Remove the oil pan.
    20. Fig 12: Drilling Oil Pan Gasket Retaining Rivets
    GM384699Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. If reusing the oil pan perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step 3 of the installation procedure.
    21. NOTE:

    DO NOT allow foreign material to enter the oil passages of the oil pan, cap or cover the openings as required.

  21. Drill out the oil pan gasket rivets (2), if necessary.
  22. Remove the oil pan gasket (1) from the pan.
  23. Discard the oil pan gasket.
  24. Discard the rivets, if necessary.
  25. Transfer parts as necessary.
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