Oil Pan Installation

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Fig 1: Illustrating Proper Sealer Application

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Apply sealer GM P/N 12378521, (Canadian P/N 88901148) or the equivalent to both sides of the crankshaft rear main bearing cap (1).

Fig 2: View Of Oil Pan & Bolts

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Install the oil pan gasket.
Install the oil pan.

NOTE: Replace the two rear bolts that bolt the oil pan to the engine block, next to the rear main seal, with two NEW bolts (P/N 11515756). Prior to installing the new bolts, apply threadlocker G/M P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) to the threads.

Install the oil pan bolts.

Fig 3: View Of Rear Oil Seal

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Prior to tightening bolts, ensure that the oil pan boss sits flush with the engine block boss (1). Tighten the oil pan bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Oil Pan & Bolts

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Install the oil pan side bolts and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 5: View Of Rear Oil Seal

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After tightening bolts, recheck to ensure that the oil pan boss sits flush with the engine block boss (1).

Fig 6: View Of Oil Pan Drain Plug

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Install the oil pan drain plug and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).