Oil Pan Installation (L5Q)
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Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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Oil Pan Procedure
- Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Refer to Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
NOTE:
- The lower crankcase and oil pan mating surfaces 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 20 minutes of applying the sealer.
- Additional sealant is necessary to reduce the possibility of leakage where the cylinder head to engine block interface along the bead path flange on the front cover.
- Apply a 3 mm bead of sealer around the perimeter of the oil pan. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Europe L5Q)Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (North America L5Q)
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- Install the oil pan on the lower crankcase, ensure the oil pan locating pins align with the lower crankcase.
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Oil Pan Bolt (Qty: 9)
NOTE:
Hand start the oil pan bolts. Torque to specification when all oil pan bolts are installed hand-tight.
Tighten
10 N.m (89 lb in) |
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Oil Pan Bolt (Qty: 4)
NOTE:
Inspect for excessive sealer around the oil filter mounting area when final torque is achieved. If extra sealer is present, remove and clean accordingly.
Procedure
Tighten the bolts in sequence.
- Tighten the bolts a first pass to 5 N.m (44 lb in)
- Tighten the bolts a final pass to final torque specification.
Tighten
10 N.m (89 lb in) |