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Installation Procedure

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  1. Replace the oil pan gasket if any of the following conditions exist:
    • Cuts or nicks
    • Deformation
    • Separation from the aluminum carrier
  2. Inspect the strips of silicone across the top of the aluminum carrier at the oil pan, at the cylinder block, and at the seal housing three way joint.
  3. If these strips are damaged they may be repaired using Silicone Sealant GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953541) or equivalent. Use only enough sealant to restore the silicone strip to its original dimension.
  4. Install seal into housing using the following steps:
    • Lightly grease seal lip.
    • Tap seal into housing using plastic hammer, make sure seal seats in housing.
  5. Install the oil pan to the seal housing bolts. Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 in lbs).
  6. Install the flywheel.
  7. For vehicle equipped with a manual transmission, install the clutch and pressure plate and clutch cover assembly.
  8. Install the transmission assembly. Transaxle-4T40-E/4T45-E.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable.
  10. Start the engine.
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