Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Oil Pan Installation:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Drain crankcase and remove oil filter.
4. Starter.
5. Flywheel inspection cover.
6. Oil pan retaining bolts and oil pan.

Clean
^ Oil pan flanges.
^ Oil pan rail.
^ Front cover.
^ Rear main bearing cap.
^ Threaded holes.


INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. New gasket.

NOTE: If the rear main bearing cap is being installed, then GM sealant P/N 1052080 or equivalent, must be placed on the oil pan gasket tabs that insert into the gasket groove of the outer surface on the rear main bearing cap.

2. Oil pan.
3. Oil pan retaining nuts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lbs in).
4. Oil pan retaining bolts and tighten:
^ Rear bolts to 25 Nm (18 lbs ft).
^ Remaining bolts to 10 Nm (89 lbs in).

5. Flywheel inspection cover.
6. Starter and oil filter.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Fill crankcase.
9. Negative battery cable.

Inspect For
^ Proper fluid levels.
^ Leaks.
^ Completion of repair.