Oil Pan Installation
Oil Pan InstallationSpecial Tool
EN 46109 Guide Pin Set
1. Install the 8 mm (0.315 in) guides from the EN 46109 onto the center oil pan rail bolt hole on each side of the engine block.
2. Place a 3 mm (0.315 in) bead of RTV sealant, GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent, on the block pan rail and the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.
3. Position the oil pan onto the block.
4. Remove the EN 46109 8mm (0.315 in) guides from the engine block.
5. Loosely install the oil pan bolts.
CAUTION:
Refer to [Fastener Notice].
6. Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence shown.
Tightening torque
1. Tighten the 8 mm bolts (1-11) to 23 Nm (17 lb ft).
2. Tighten the 8 mm bolts (1-11) to 23 Nm (17 lb ft) a second pass in sequence.
3. Tighten the 6 mm bolts (12, 13) to 10 Nm (89 lb in).