Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, 2002 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
The oil pan must be installed within 5 minutes of the sealer being applied or the sealer will begin to cure, causing an inadequate seal.
- Apply sealant GM U.S. P/N 12346286, Canada P/N 10953472, or equivalent to the sides of the front (1) and rear (2) crankshaft bearing caps, on both the left and right sides (4 locations total).
- Install a NEW oil pan gasket (2) into the oil pan groove, if required.
- Install the oil pan (1).
- Install the oil pan bolts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence a first pass to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence a final pass to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Position the battery cable channel into place.
- Install the battery cable channel bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the battery cable channel bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the oil level sensor to the oil pan.
Tighten: Tighten the oil level sensor to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the engine harness clip to the oil pan.
- Connect the oil level sensor electrical connector (2).
- Install the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
- Fill the engine with oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
- If equipped with 4WD, install the crossbar.
- Install the crossbar bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the crossbar bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
- If equipped with 2WD, install the crossbar.
- Install the crossbar bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the crossbar bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
- Install the oil pan skid plate.
- Install the oil pan skid plate bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the oil pan skid plate bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the starter motor. Refer to STARTER in Engine Electrical.
- Install the front differential, if equipped with 4WD. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL CASE & RING GEAR .
NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
in Cautions and Notices.