78. Oil Pan Installation

Oil Pan Installation





1. Apply a 3 mm (0.12 inch) bead of sealer GM P/N United States 12378521, GM P/N Canada 88901148 to the block.





Important: The oil pan must be installed within 10 minutes from when the sealer was applied.

2. Install the oil pan.
3. Install the oil pan bolts.





Important: When installing the oil pan, it could be shifted front or back a little which could cause a transmission alignment problem. The back of the oil pan needs to be flush with the block.

4. Check the oil pan alignment. Use a straight edge on the back of the block and oil pan (transmission mounting surface).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Tighten the oil pan bolts.
^ Tighten the (side) oil pan bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the (end) oil pan bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
6. Install the oil level sensor.
7. Install the oil level sensor bolt.
^ Tighten the oil level sensor bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).