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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: ApplyingSealer
    GM3924782Courtesy 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 10 minutes of applying the sealer.
    • The oil pan must be fastened to final torque specification within 60 minutes of applying the sealer.
  1. Apply a 4.25 mm bead of sealer (1) on the level part of the flange around the perimeter of the oil pan (2) as shown. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
  2. Fig 2: Oil Pan Bolts
    GM3924640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    When installing the oil pan, carefully align the oil pan to the locating pins and install the pan onto the lower crankcase.

  3. Install the oil pan and hand start the oil pan bolts (1), (2) and (3).
  4. Fig 3: Oil Pan Bolt tightening Sequence
    GM3924748Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence to final torque twice using the following procedure:
    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).
  6. Fig 4: Catalytic Lower Brace And Fasteners
    GM3923325Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the catalytic converter lower brace (2).
  8. Install the catalytic converter to oil pan brace fasteners (1). tighten 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  9. Fig 5: Compressor Bolt
    GM3923334Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install the compressor bolt (1). tighten 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
  11. Fig 6: Oil Pan To Transmission Fasteners
    GM3924569Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install the oil pan to transmission fasteners.tighten 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
  13. Fig 7: Electrical Connector And Bolt
    GM3923361Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Connect the electrical connector (1)
  15. Install the bolt (2) tighten 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
  16. Install Oil Pump Flow Control Valve Heat Shield Replacement
  17. Install the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LTG) .
  18. Install the front engine cover (1). Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
  19. Install Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Replacement (All Wheel Drive)
  20. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  21. Refill the engine oil and install a NEW oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .