Lower Oil Pan Installation

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Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

NOTE: Callouts items in the following chart represent components shown in graphic above.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant: Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
1	Lower Oil Pan CAUTION: Always replace the used oil pan with a new oil pan. The lower oil pan becomes damaged during removal and oil leaks may occur if it is not replaced with a new oil pan. Procedure 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. Apply a bead of RTV sealant to the perimeter of the NEW lower oil pan. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers . Install the NEW lower oil pan to the upper oil pan.
2	Oil Pan Bolt [15x] NOTE: Two long bolts secure the lower oil pan and upper oil pan together to the lower crankcase. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 10 N.m (89 lb in)

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant: Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant

Lower Oil Pan

CAUTION:

Always replace the used oil pan with a new oil pan. The lower oil pan becomes damaged during removal and oil leaks may occur if it is not replaced with a new oil pan.

Procedure

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.

Apply a bead of RTV sealant to the perimeter of the NEW lower oil pan. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
Install the NEW lower oil pan to the upper oil pan.

Oil Pan Bolt [15x]

NOTE:

Two long bolts secure the lower oil pan and upper oil pan together to the lower crankcase.

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
10 N.m (89 lb in)