Oil Pan Replacement - Lower

Oil Pan Replacement - Lower

^ Tools Required
- J 37228 Seal Cutter

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Place a suitable container under the engine in order to drain the oil.
3. Remove the oil drain plug.
4. Drain the engine oil.





5. Remove the oil pan skid plate bolts and plate, if equipped.





6. If equipped with a 2-wheel drive (2WD) vehicle, remove the crossmember bolts and crossmember.





7. If equipped with a 4-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle, remove the crossmember bolts and crossmember.





8. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.





9. Remove the lower oil pan bolts/nuts.

Important: DO NOT damage the sealing surfaces when separating the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan.

10. Separate the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan using J 37228.
11. Remove the lower oil pan.
12. If necessary, clean and inspect the lower oil pan.

Installation Procedure





1. Apply a 2 - 3 mm (0.79 - 0.118 inch) by 0.5 - 1.5 mm (0.02 - 0.06 inch) wide bead of sealant GM P/N 97720043 (Canadian P/N 88901148), or equivalent to the lower oil pan mating surface.





2. Install the lower oil pan.
3. Install the lower oil pan bolts/nuts.





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

Tighten the oil pan bolts/nuts in the sequence shown.
^ Tighten the bolts/nuts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





5. Connect the oil level sensor electrical connector.





6. If equipped with a 2WD, install the crossmember and bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).





7. If equipped with a 4WD, install the crossmember and bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).





8. Install the oil pan skid plate and bolts, if equipped.
^ Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
9. Install NEW engine oil and a oil filter.
10. Lower the vehicle.