Oil Pan Replacement
Removal Procedure^ Tools Required
- J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
- J 28467-90A Engine Support Adapters
- J 36462-A Engine Support Adapter Leg Set
- J 39505 Torque Wrench Adapter
1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Service Precautions.
2. Remove the engine mount struts from the engine. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Left) and Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Right).
3. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts and set the compressor aside.
4. Install the J 28467-B, the J 28467-90A and the J 36462-A. Refer to Engine Support Fixture.
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Disconnect the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the right (rear) exhaust manifold.
7. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
8. Remove the oil level sensor wiring harness connection. Refer to Engine Oil Level Sensor/Switch Replacement in Powertrain Management.
9. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Starting and Charging.
10. Remove the transaxle brace from the oil pan. Refer to Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
11. Remove the transaxle mount lower nuts. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
12. Remove the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
13. Raise the engine using the engine support fixture in order to gain access for oil pan removal.
14. Remove the engine mount bracket with the engine mount from the oil pan.
15. Remove the right (rear) oil pan side bolts. Use the J 39505.
16. Remove the left (front) oil pan side bolts.
17. Remove the oil pan retaining bolts.
18. Remove the oil pan.
19. Remove the oil pan gasket.
20. Clean the oil pan and the engine block gasket surface.
Installation Procedure
^ Tools Required
- J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
- J 28467-90A Engine Support Adapters
- J 36462-A Engine Support Adapter Leg Set
- J 39505 Torque Wrench Adapter
1. Apply a small amount of sealer GM P/N 1234579 or equivalent on either side of the rear main bearing cap, where the seal surface on the cap meets the cylinder block (1). Press sealant into the gap with putty knife.
2. Install the oil pan gasket.
3. Install the oil pan.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the oil pan retaining bolts.
Tighten the oil pan retaining bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the left (front) oil pan side bolts.
Tighten the oil pan side bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the right (rear) oil pan side bolts. Use the J 39505.
Tighten the oil pan side bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the engine mount bracket with the engine mount to oil pan.
8. Lower the engine using the engine support fixture.
9. Install the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
10. Install the transaxle mount lower nuts. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
11. Install the transaxle brace to the oil pan. Refer to Automatic Transmission Brace Replacement in Transmission and Drivetrain.
12. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Starting and Charging.
13. Install the oil level sensor wiring harness connection. Refer to Engine Oil Level Sensor/Switch Replacement in Powertrain Management.
14. Connect the three-way catalytic converter pipe to the right (rear) exhaust manifold.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Remove the J 28467-B, J 28467-90A and the J 36462-A.
17. Install the A/C compressor.
18. Install the engine mount struts to the engine. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Right) and Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Left).
19. Fill the engine with oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
20. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Service Precautions.