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Oil Pan Installation

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  1. Apply sealer GM P/N United States 12346286, GM P/N Canada 10953472 or the equivalent to both sides of the crankshaft rear main bearing cap (1). Press sealer into gap using a putty knife.
    Fig 1: Pressing Sealer Into Gap
    G01485715Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the oil pan gasket.
  3. Install the oil pan.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the oil pan bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil pan bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  5. Install the oil pan side bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the oil pan side bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Oil Pan Side Bolts
    G01485716Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.