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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Determining Sealant Bead Dimensions
    GM663817Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Apply a 2-3 mm (0.79-0.118 in) wide by 0.5-1.5 mm (0.02-0.06 in) bead of sealant to the upper oil pan mating surfaces. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.
  2. Apply a 2-3 mm (0.79-0.118 in) wide by 0.5-1.5 mm (0.02-0.06 in) bead of sealant to the flywheel housing sealing surface. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Upper Oil Pan
    GM1334851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the upper oil pan to the engine block. Ensure the oil level indicator tube is installed into the upper oil pan.
    4. Fig 3: Upper Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
    GM663823Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install any brackets and the upper oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    5. Fig 4: View Of Flywheel Housing To Upper Oil Pan Bolts
    GM1334849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the two flywheel housing to upper oil pan bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    6. Fig 5: View Of Battery Cable Bracket Bolts At Lower Crankcase
    GM673564Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the battery cable bracket bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    7. Fig 6: View Of Battery Cable Bracket Nut
    GM673568Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the battery cable bracket nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

    8. Fig 7: Oil Level Indicator Tube
    GM1602062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement .
  9. Install the lower oil pan. Refer to Lower Oil Pan Replacement .
  10. If vehicle is a 4WD, install the front differential carrier. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (1500 FWD) or Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (2500 4WD) .
  11. If vehicle is a 2WD, Connect the relay rod to the pitman arm and idler arm. Refer to Relay Rod Replacement .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Install the oil level indicator tube bolt to the indicator tube bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).

  14. Install the oil level indicator.
  15. Fill the engine with oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
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