Installation Procedure
Oil Pump Gasket (2) - Install NEW
- Oil Pump Drive Shaft (1) - Install
Oil Pump (1) - Install
- CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Oil Pump Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Balancer Shaft Bearing (3) - Install
- Balancer Shaft Bearing Cap (2) - Install
- Balancer Shaft Housing Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Electrical Connector (1) - Connect
Oil Pump Suction Pipe Gasket (3) - Install NEW
- Oil Pump Suction Pipe (2) - Install
- Oil Pump Suction Pipe Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Wipe the oil pan surface with the Adhesion Plastic Pan Primer Promoter using a clean shop towel. Allow the cleaner to flash / evaporate. Wipe off the sealing surfaces with a lint free cloth. Do not touch the sealing surface after cleaning to avoid inducing containment debris to the bonding surface area. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
- Apply a 3 mm bead of sealant (1) around the seal bead path, as shown.
- NOTE:
Use the front cradle to rest the oil pan on while feeding the EN-52483 Cover Installation Guide Pins through the oil pan bolt holes in two locations to keep oil pan square and aid in alignment.
Install EN-52483 Cover Installation Guide Pins in two locations to keep oil pan square and aid in alignment.
Oil Pan (1) - Install NEW
- Lower Oil Pan Bolt (2) - Install and hand tighten [4x]
- EN-52483 Cover Installation Guide Pins - Remove [2x]
- Lower Oil Pan Bolt (2) - Install and hand tighten [16x]
- Lower Oil Pan Bolt (2) - Tighten in sequence [20x] - Fastener Specifications
{ If equipped } Front Crossmember Brace (2) - Install
- { If equipped } Front Crossmember Brace Nut (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Oil Pan Drain Plug (1) - Install
- Lower the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Fill the engine with the appropriate oil type and quantity.
- Install the oil fill cap.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Operate the engine, check for leaks, and oil pressure.
- Perform the engine oil life reset. GM Oil Life System Resetting (With Scan Tool) , or GM Oil Life System Resetting (Without Scan Tool)
Do not allow sealant to skim over, the oil pan must be installed within 8 minutes of sealer application.
Install some lower oil pan bolts to secure the oil pan.
Install the remaining lower oil pan bolts.