Oil Pan Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Rear Main Bearing Cap

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Apply sealer GM P/N 12378521, (Canadian P/N 88901148) or the equivalent to both sides of the crankshaft rear main bearing cap (1). Press sealer into gap using a putty knife.

Fig 2: View Of Oil Pan Sealing Points

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Apply sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent to both sides of the front cover/block mating area (1).

Fig 3: View Of Oil Pan & Bolts

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Install the oil pan gasket.
Install the oil pan.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the oil pan bolts and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent to the oil pan side bolt threads.
Install the oil pan side bolts.
Tighten the oil pan side bolts a first pass to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Tighten the oil pan side bolts a second pass to 50 degrees using the J 45059: meter.

Fig 4: View Of Oil Pan Drain Plug

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Install the oil pan drain plug and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).