Engine Oil Pan - Revised Service Procedure
File In Section: 6 - EngineBulletin No.: 53-61-07
Date: January, 1996
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE
Subject:
Section 6A3A - Revised Engine Oil Pan Service Procedure for Auto Transmission, New Procedure for Manual Transmission
Models:
1993-96 Chevrolet Camaro
1993-96 Pontiac Firebird
with 5.7L Engine (VIN P - RPO LT1)
This bulletin revises the engine oil pan service procedure for the above listed vehicles equipped with the automatic transmission and includes a service procedure for the manual transmission.
Automatic Transmission
Remove or Disconnect
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.
3. Resonator and air intake duct from throttle body.
4. Raise and suitably support vehicle. Refer to Section OA of the Service Manual.
5. Drain engine oil.
6. Oxidation catalytic converter. Refer to Section 6F of the Service Manual.
7. Exhaust pipe hanger bolt/screw and reposition pipe.
8. Starter motor. Refer to Section 6D2 of the Service Manual.
9. Transmission converter cover. Refer to Section 7A of the Service Manual.
10. Engine mount through bolts/screws.
11. Raise engine with jacking fixture.
12. Electrical connector from oil level sensor.
13. Oil level sensor.
14. Transmission oil cooler lines from clip at pan bracket.
15. Oil pan bolts/screws, studs and nuts.
16. Oil pan, reinforcements and gaskets.
Important: Rotate crankshaft to reposition counterweights, if necessary.
Install or Connect
1. Oil pan gasket, oil pan and reinforcements.
2. Oil pan bolts/screws, studs and nuts.
Tighten
^ Tighten corner oil pan bolts/screws, studs or nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb. ft.).
^ Tighten remainder of oil pan bolts/screws to 12 N.m (106 lb. in.).
3. Transmission oil cooler lines to clip at pan bracket.
4. Oil level sensor.
Tighten
Tighten oil level sensor to 22 N.m (16 lb. ft).
5. Electrical connector to oil level sensor.
6. Lower engine and remove jacking fixture.
7. Engine mount through bolts/screws.
Tighten
Tighten engine mount through bolts/screws to 95 N.m (70 lb. ft).
8. Transmission converter cover. Refer to Section 7A of the Service Manual.
9. Starter motor. Refer to Section 6D2 of the Service Manual.
10. Exhaust pipe hanger bolt/screw.
11. Oxidation catalytic converter. Refer to Section 6F of the Service Manual.
12. Lower vehicle.
13. Refill with engine oil.
14. Resonator and air intake duct to throttle body.
15. Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.
16. Negative battery cable.
Tighten
Tighten negative battery cable to 15 N.m (11 lb. ft).
Manual Transmission
Remove or Disconnect
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.
3. Resonator and air intake duct from throttle body.
4. Raise and suitably support vehicle. Refer to Section 0A of the Service Manual.
5. Drain engine oil.
6. Starter motor. Refer to Section 6D2 of the Service Manual.
7. Flywheel housing cover.
8. Manual transmission. Refer to "6-Speed Manual Transmission" in Section 7B of the Service Manual.
9. Support engine.
10. Engine mount through bolts/screws.
11. Oil filter and adapter.
12. Oil level sensor electrical connector.
13. Oil level sensor.
14. Oil pan bolts/screws, studs and nuts.
15. Raise engine.
16. Oil pan, reinforcements and gasket.
Important: Rotate crankshaft to reposition counterweights, if necessary.
Install or Connect
1. Oil pan gasket, oil pan and reinforcements.
2. Lower engine.
3. Oil pan bolts/screws, studs and nuts.
Tighten
^ Tighten corner oil pan bolts/screws, studs or nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb. ft.).
^ Tighten remainder of oil pan bolts/screws and nuts to 12 N.m (106 lb. in.).
4. Oil level sensor.
Tighten
Tighten oil level sensor to 22 N.m (16 lb. ft).
5. Oil level sensor electrical connector.
6. Oil filter and adapter.
7. Engine mount through bolts/screws.
Tighten
Tighten engine mount through bolts/screws, to 95 N.m (70 lb. ft).
8. Manual transmission. Refer to "6-Speed Manual Transmission" in Section 78 of the Service Manual.
9. Remove engine support.
10. Flywheel housing cover.
11. Starter motor. Refer to Section 6D2 of the Service Manual.
12. Lower vehicle.
13. Refill with engine oil.
14. Resonator and air intake duct to throttle body.
15. Intake air temperature (AT) sensor electrical connector.
16. Negative battery cable.
Tighten
Tighten negative battery cable to 15 N.m (11 lb. ft.).