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Tools Required

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J 29142  Oil Filter Wrench

  1. Install a NEW O-ring on the oil level sensor.
  2. Lubricate the O-ring with clean engine oil.
  3. Install the oil level sensor.
    CAUTION: Refer to in FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the oil level sensor bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil level sensor bolt to 9 N.m (80 in lbs).

    Fig 1: Installing Oil Level Sensor
    G01815420Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install a new oil filter cartridge.
  6. Install the oil filter cap using the J 29142 

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil filter cap to 25 N.m (18 ft lbs).

    Fig 2: Installing Oil Filter & Cap
    G01815421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install a new oil pan gasket.
  8. Position the oil pan onto the lower crankcase.
  9. Loosely install the oil pan bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing Oil Pan & Gasket
    G01815422Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  DO NOT install the brace-to-oil pan bolts.

  10. Install the transaxle brace and the two brace-to-cylinder block bolts (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the transaxle brace-to-cylinder block bolts (1) to 25 N.m (18 ft lbs).

  11. Loosely install the transaxle brace-to-oil pan bolts (2).
    Fig 4: Installing Transaxle Brace
    G01815423Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. To ensure proper mounting of the transaxle, align the cast boss on the rear of the oil pan so it is flush with the rear face of the cylinder block using a straight edge.
    Fig 5: Aligning Cast Boss On Rear Oil Pan With Rear Face Of Cylinder Block
    G01815424Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Press the forward part of the oil pan against the transaxle brace. Ensure the rear bolt boss of the oil pan is flush with the rear face of the cylinder block.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the transaxle brace-to-oil pan bolts to 25 N.m (18 ft lbs).

    Fig 6: Ensuring Rear Bolt Boss Of Oil Pan Is Flush With Rear Face Of The Block
    G01815425Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Ensure the rear bolt boss of the oil pan is flush with the rear face of the cylinder block and tighten the oil pan bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence to 25 N.m (18 ft lbs).

    Fig 7: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G01815426Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the oil pan drain plug and NEW O-ring seal.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 20 N.m (15 ft lbs).

    Fig 8: Installing Oil Pan Drain Plug
    G01815427Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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