70. 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 12346286 (Canadian P/N 10953472) to the side of the front cover (1) and rear crankshaft bearing cap (2), on both the left and right sides, 4 locations total.





2. Install the new oil pan gasket (404) into the oil pan groove.
3. Install the oil pan (400).





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the oil pan bolts (1-12).
5. Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence.
1. Tighten the oil pan bolts (1-12) a first pass in sequence to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
2. Tighten the oil pan bolts (1-12) a final pass in sequence to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the oil pan drain plug.
^ Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).





7. Lubricate the oil level sensor O-ring with engine oil.
8. Install the oil level sensor.
^ Tighten the oil level sensor to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).