67. Oil Pan Installation

Oil Pan Installation

Important: The oil pan must be installed within five minutes of the sealer being applied or the sealer will begin to cure, causing an inadequate seal.





1. Apply sealant GM P/N United States 12346286, GM P/N Canada 10953472, to the side of the front cover (1) and rear (2) crankshaft bearing cap, on both the left and right sides (four locations total).





2. Install the new oil pan gasket (2) into the oil pan groove.
3. Install the oil pan (1).
3. Install the oil pan bolts.





4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence.
^ Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence to 10 Nm (88 inch lbs.) in a first pass.
^ Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) in a second pass.





6. Install the oil pan drain plug.
^ Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the oil level switch, if applicable.
^ Tighten the oil level switch to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).