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5.0L & 5.7L "C" & "K" Series Pickup, Commercial Van, Escalade, Express, Savana, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon: Removal

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  1. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Remove the engine oil and the engine oil filter.
  4. Remove the oil filter adapter.
  5. Remove the starter. Note shim location and position of snap shield for installation purposes.
  6. Remove the flywheel inspection cover.
  7. Remove the engine mount through bolts.
  8. Raise and support the engine.
  9. Fig 1: View Of Oil Pan & Gasket
    GM176052Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove oil pan nuts and bolts. Note the location of any studs to assist reassembly.
  11. Remove the engine oil pan and gasket.
  12. Clean all the sealing surfaces.