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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Oil Pan Sealant Application
    GM858363Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The oil pan must be installed within 10 minutes from when the sealer was applied.
  1. Apply a 5.5 mm (0.22 in) bead of sealer to the oil pan in the areas marked (1). Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants .
  2. Apply a 3 mm (0.12 in) bead of sealer to the oil pan in the area marked (2). Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants .
    3. Fig 2: View Of Oil Pan
    GM858170Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Use care not to allow the sealer to contact the oil pump pipe and screen assembly.
  3. Position the oil pan to the engine block.
    4. Fig 3: Aligning Oil Pan
    GM858365Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The rear oil pan surface needs to be flush with the rear block surface.
  4. Use the following applicable step to properly align the oil pan:
    • Transmission Removed

      Use a straight edge at the rear of the block and oil pan for proper alignment.

    • Transmission Installed

      Ensure the oil pan is positioned fully rearward against the transmission mounting surface.

  5. Install the oil pan bolts.
    6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice
  6. Tighten the oil pan bolts.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the (side) oil pan bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    • Tighten the (end) oil pan bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  7. Connect the engine wiring harness retainers to the oil pan.
  8. For the 4WD only, position the power steering gear upward to the frame assembly.
  9. For the 4WD only, install the power steering gear mounting bolts. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement .
    10. Fig 4: View Of Transmission Mounting Bolts
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  10. Install the 4 lower transmission mounting bolts.

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

  11. Install the nuts securing the fuel hose/pipe bracket to the transmission.

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

  12. Install the service slot plug.
  13. Install the right front axle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  14. Install the applicable components:
    • RWD

      Install the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement .

    • 4WD
      • Position the differential carrier assembly to the frame.
      • Install the differential carrier assembly bushing to frame bolts.

        Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 152 N.m (112 lb ft).

  15. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
  16. Install the oil level indicator and tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
  17. Fill the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
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