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Installation Procedure

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  1. Clean and inspect the surfaces of the oil pan and engine block. Refer to Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection .
  2. Apply a 4.25 mm bead of sealer (1) on the level part of the flange around the perimeter of the oil pan. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers (LKW) and Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers (LTG) .
    Fig 1: Short Lower Oil Pan Bolts
    GM2726783Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • The oil pan sealing surfaces must be free of contamination prior to applying the sealer.
    • Install and align the oil pans within 20 minutes of applying the sealer.
    • The oil pan must be fastened to final torque specification within 60 minutes of applying the sealer.
  3. Place the oil pan to the engine and loosely installing fasteners at the four corners of the oil pan.
  4. Install the right oil pan to engine block fasteners (1, 3) hand tight.
    Fig 2: Right Oil Pan to Transmission & Engine Block Fasteners
    GM3406095Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the oil pan to transmission fastener (2) hand tight.
  6. Connect the oil level sensor harness connector.
  7. Install the left oil pan to engine block fasteners (1, 2, 3) hand tight.
    Fig 3: Left Oil Pan to Engine Block Fasteners
    GM3406093Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the transmission to oil pan fastener (1) hand tight.
    Fig 4: Transmission To Oil Pan Fastener
    GM3405114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the rear oil pan to engine block fasteners (1) hand tight.
    Fig 5: Rear Oil Pan to Engine Block Fasteners
    GM3405097Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence to final torque twice using the following procedure:
    Fig 6: Engine Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM2726785Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    1. Tighten the fasteners in sequence (1-11) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the fasteners in sequence (12-13) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  11. Tighten the oil pan to transmission bolts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
  12. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LTG) and Catalytic Converter Replacement (LKW) .
  13. Position the catalytic lower brace (2).
    Fig 7: Catalytic Converter Lower Brace & Fasteners
    GM3405101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Install the catalytic converter to oil pan brace fasteners (1) and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  15. Install the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LTG) and Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LKW) .
  16. Install the front engine cover (1). Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement (LTG)  and Engine Front Cover Replacement (LKW) .
    Fig 8: Engine Front Cover Bolts & Oil Seal
    GM2726758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
  18. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  19. Refill the engine oil and install a NEW oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
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