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Oil Pan Installation

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  1. Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Refer to Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant 
    Fig 1: Lower Oil Pan
    GM2726781Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Apply a bead of RTV sealant to the perimeter of the lower oil pan.
    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 pans must be fastened to final torque specification within 60 minutes of applying the sealer.
  3. Install the lower oil pan (1) to the upper oil pan.
  4. Install the short lower oil pan bolts (2) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    NOTE: Two long bolts secure the lower oil pan and upper oil pan together to the lower crankcase.
  5. 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 .
    Fig 2: Short Lower Oil Pan Bolts
    GM2726783Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • The lower crankcase surface must be free of contamination prior to applying the sealer.
    • Install and align the oil pan to block within 20 minutes of applying the sealer.
    • The oil pan must be fastened to final torque specification within 60 minutes of applying the sealer.
  6. Install the oil pan (1).
    Fig 3: Oil Pan And Oil Pan Bolts
    GM2726788Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the oil pan bolts (2, 3) finger tight.
  8. Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence to final torque twice using the following procedure:
    Fig 4: Engine Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM2726785Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    1. Tighten bolts in sequence 1 - 11 to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    2. Tighten bolts in sequence 12 - 13 to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  9. Install the engine oil cooler (1). Tighten the engine oil cooler connector to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    Fig 5: Engine Oil Cooler And Bolts
    GM2769480Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install the engine oil cooler bolt (2) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  11. Install the oil pump flow control valve cover (2).
    Fig 6: Oil Pump Flow Control Valve Cover
    GM2769479Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install the valve cover bolts (1, 3) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  13. Install the valve cover bolt (4) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
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