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Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection (LC9)

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    Fig 1: Oil Filter Fitting
    GM1658160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the oil filter fitting (438), as required.
    2. Fig 2: Oil Pressure Relief Valve Deflector
    GM2540429Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:

    Some models may not be equipped with an oil pressure relief valve deflector (4).

  2. Remove the active fuel management oil pressure relief valve (3).
  3. Remove the oil pressure relief valve deflector (4), if equipped.
  4. Inspect the oil pressure relief valve for proper operation. Lightly depress the valve (2). The valve spring (1) should seat the valve to the proper closed position.
    5. Fig 3: Baffle And Bolts
    GM1658299Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:

    Some oil pan baffles may have been attached to the oil pan with rivets. After cleaning the oil pan, if debris is present and cannot be completely removed, oil pan replacement may be necessary.

  5. Remove the bolts (427) and baffle (428).
    6. Fig 4: Oil Pan Cover, Bolts And Gasket
    GM1658297Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the oil pan cover (434), bolts (435), and gasket (433).
  7. Clean the oil pan in solvent.
    8. WARNING:

    Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

  8. Dry the oil pan with compressed air.
    9. Fig 5: Oil Pan
    GM2235168Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Inspect the oil pan for the following conditions:
    • Damaged gasket surfaces (1)
    • Restrictions within the oil passages (2) of the pan
    • Damaged oil filter seal surface (3)
    10. Fig 6: Oil Pan Cover, Bolts And Gasket
    GM1658297Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the oil pan cover (434), gasket (433), and bolts (435).
    11. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  11. Tighten the oil pan cover bolts (435) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
    12. Fig 7: Baffle And Bolts
    GM1658299Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:

    Some oil pan baffles may have been attached to the oil pan with rivets. After cleaning the oil pan, if debris is present and cannot be completely removed, oil pan replacement may be necessary.

  12. Install the oil pan baffle (428) and bolts (427).
  13. Tighten the oil pan baffle bolts (427) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
    14. Fig 8: Oil Pressure Relief Valve Deflector
    GM2540429Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:

    An oil pressure relief valve deflector (4) must be installed, even if not originally equipped.

  14. Install the oil pressure relief valve deflector (4).
  15. Install the active fuel management oil pressure relief valve (3) and tighten to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
    16. Fig 9: Oil Filter Fitting
    GM1658160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the oil filter fitting (438), as required, and tighten to 55 N.m (40 lb ft).
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