Oil Pan: Service and Repair

OIL PAN REPLACEMENT

TWO WHEEL DRIVE MODELS

Remove or Disconnect






- Drain the engine 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 P/N 12346141 or equivalent) to the front cover to block joint point 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.

NOTICE: When fasteners are removed, always reinstall them at the same location from which they were removed. If a fastener needs to be replaced, use the correct part number fastener for that application. If the correct part number fastener is not available, a fastener of equal size and strength (or stronger) may be used. Fasteners that are not reused and those requiring thread locking compound will be called out The correct torque value must be used when installing fasteners that require it. If the above conditions are not followed, parts or system damage could result.

3. Oil pan bolts, nuts, and reinforcements.

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

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