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Engine Oil Pan Installation

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    Fig 1: Identifying Sealant Application Locations On Block Pan Rail & Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing
    GM1306200Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Place a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant on the block pan rail and the crankshaft rear oil seal housing (1). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for recommended sealant.
  2. Fig 2: Engine Oil Pan
    GM2202038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the oil pan (1) onto the block.
  4. Fig 3: Engine Oil Pan Bolts
    GM2202037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Loosely install the oil pan bolts (1) and (2).
  6. Fig 4: Engine Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM2202065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  7. Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence shown.
    1. Tighten the 8 mm bolts (1-11) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft) .
    2. Tighten the 6 mm bolts (12, 13) to 10 N.m (89 lb in) .