Oil Pan Installation
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- Apply a 3 mm (0.12 in) bead of sealer GM P/N United States 12378521, GM P/N Canada 88901148 to the block.
- Install the oil pan.
- Install the oil pan bolts.
- Check the oil pan alignment. Use a straight edge on the back of the block and oil pan (transmission mounting surface).
- Tighten the oil pan bolts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the (side) oil pan bolts to 25 N.m (1 lb ft).
- Tighten the (end) oil pan bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the oil level sensor.
- Install the oil level sensor bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the oil level sensor bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
IMPORTANT:
The oil pan must be installed within 10 minutes from when the sealer was applied.
IMPORTANT:
When installing the oil pan, it could be shifted front or back a little which could cause a transmission alignment problem. The back of the oil pan needs to be flush with the block.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.