Oil Pan: Service and Repair

OIL PAN REPLACEMENT

Note: A one-piece type oil pan gasket is used

Remove or Disconnect






1. Negative battery cable.
2. Oil level indictor.

- Raise the vehicle. Support with safety stands.
- Drain the crankcase.

3. Exhaust crossover pipe.
4. Flywheel torque converter inspection cover.
5. Transmission oil cooler line retainer from the bracket, (automatic transmission only).
6. Oil filter.
7. Oil filter adapter from the lines.

- Tie oil cooler lines out of the way.

8. Oil pan bolts, nuts, and strut rods, (if equipped).
9. Oil pan and gasket.

- Clean gasket surfaces on the engine and oil pan.
- Inspect oil pan gasket for damage. Replace if necessary.

Install or Connect









Apply sealant GM P/N 1052080 or equivalent to the front cover to block joint and to the rear crankshaft seal to block joint. Apply the sealant for about 25 mm (1 inch) in both directions from each of the four corners.

1. Oil pan gasket to the oil pan.
2. Oil pan to the engine.
3. Oil pan bolts, nuts, and strut rods, (If equipped).

- Tighten oil pan bolts and nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb. ft.).

4. Oil filter adapter to the oil cooler lines.
5. Oil filter.
6. Transmission oil cooler line retainer to the bracket, (automatic transmission only).
7. Flywheel/torque convector inspection cover.
8. Exhaust crossover pipe.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Oil level indicator.
11. Negative battery cable.

- Fill with the proper quantity and grade of engine oil.