64. Oil Pan Installation - Upper
Oil Pan Installation - UpperImportant: Sealing surfaces need to be clean and dry.
Use care when applying the sealant, not to carry over sealant to the bolt holes.
1. Apply a 3 mm (0.12 inch) bead of silicone sealing compound, GM P/N 12346286 or equivalent, around the upper oil pan.
Important: Installation of the upper oil pan must be carried out within 5 to 10 minutes of applying the sealant.
2. Apply a 3 mm (0.12 inch) bead of sealant to the joints of the rear crankshaft bearing cap.
3. Install upper oil pan.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the upper oil pan bolts.
Tighten the upper oil pan bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).