Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Oil Pan Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 39505 Torque Wrench Adapter

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Install the engine support fixture.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the air conditioning compressor mounting bracket.





5. Remove the engine-to-transaxle brace bolts (1, 2).
6. Remove the engine-to-transaxle brace (3).
7. Remove the starter.
8. If equipped with all wheel drive (AWD), remove the transfer case.
9. If equipped with front wheel drive (FWD), remove the intermediate shaft.
10. Remove the frame.
11. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter.





12. Remove the oil pan side bolts.
13. Remove the oil pan sealing surface bolts.
14. Remove the oil pan.
15. Clean the oil pan and the engine block gasket surface.

Installation Procedure





1. Important: Provided the rear main bearing cap and engine front cover have not been removed and provided the sealant on either side of the rear main bearing cap and engine front cover has not been disturbed, it may not be necessary to apply additional sealant in these locations.

Apply sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or the equivalent, to both sides of the crankshaft rear main bearing cap (1) and where the engine front cover meets the engine block. Press the sealer into the gap using a putty knife.





2. Install the oil pan gasket.
3. Install the oil pan.

4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the oil pan flange bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the oil pan side bolts.
^ Using J 39505 torque the bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
6. Install a NEW oil filter.
7. Install the frame.
8. If equipped with FWD, install the intermediate shaft.
9. If equipped with AWD, install the transfer case.
10. Install the starter.





11. Install the engine-to-transaxle brace (3).
12. Install the engine-to-transaxle brace bolts (1, 2).
^ Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
13. Install the air conditioning compressor mounting bracket.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Remove the engine support fixture.
16. Connect the negative battery cable.
17. Fill the engine with new engine oil.