Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Wheelhouse.
4. Drain the crankcase.
5. Remove the starter bracket at the block.
6. Remove the starter and lay it aside. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement.
7. Remove the engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement.
8. Remove the oil pan bolts.





9. Remove the oil pan nuts.
10. Remove the oil pan.
11. Clean the sealing surfaces on the pan, cylinder case and front cover. Make sure that the old RTV is removed from the blind attaching holes.

Installation Procedure





1. Place a 2 mm diameter bead of GM P/N 12346286 Loctite (R) 5900 or equivalent to the oil pan sealing surface, except at the rear seal mounting surface.
2. Using a new oil pan rear seal, apply a thin coat of GM P/N 12346286 Loctite (R) 5900 or equivalent on the ends down to the ears.





3. Install the oil pan.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the oil pan bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
5. Install the oil pan nuts.
^ Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
6. Install the engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement.
7. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement.
8. Install the transmission converter cover or flywheel housing cover.
9. Install the right engine splash shield.
10. Install the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Fill the crankcase with engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.