Oil Pan: Service and Repair

OIL PAN REPLACEMENT






Remove or Disconnect

- Drain the oil.

1. Engine from the vehicle.
2. Oil pan bolts, nuts, and reinforcements.
3. Oil pan.
4. Gasket.

Clean

- Sealing surfaces on the oil pan and engine block.

Inspect

- Oil pan gasket. Replace if necessary.

Install or Connect






- Apply sealant (GM part number 1052080 or equivalent) to the front cover to block joint and to the crankshaft rear seal retainer to block joint. Apply the sealant for about 25 mm (1 inch) In both directions from each of the four corners.

1. Oil pan gasket to the oil pan.
2. Oil pan to the engine.
3. Oil pan bolts, nuts, and reinforcements.

Tighten

- Oil pan bolts to 11 N.m (100 in. lbs.).
- Oil pan nuts at corners to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).

4. Engine to the vehicle.
5. Proper quantity and grade of engine oil.