76. Oil Pan Installation

Oil Pan Installation




1. Apply a continuous bead 3.0 mm (0.19 in) thick of RTV GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148), or equivalent to the oil pan flange on the block as well as an additional drop to all four corners of the block where the front and rear covers meet.
2. Install the oil pan.
3. Clean the oil pan bolts.
4. Apply one drop of GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), to each bolt.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Install the oil pan bolts and tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb ft).





Caution: Install the oil level sensor, located in the oil pan, after the oil pan is installed. The sensor may be damaged if the oil level sensor is installed first.

6. Install the oil level sensor and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).