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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 SLS 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.6L (LH2) 🢒 Oil Pan Installation

    Object Number: 947688 Size: SH
  1. Place a NEW oil pan gasket in place on the oil manifold plate.

    2. Object Number: 1346217 Size: SH
  2. Position the oil pan onto the lower crankcase.

    3. Object Number: 1348913 Size: SH
  3. The oil pan must be held flush to 0.50 mm (0.020 in) forward of the rear face of the engine block.

    4. Object Number: 1577253 Size: SH
  4. Place oil pan fasteners in location as shown:
    5. • Short length bolt (420)
    • Medium length bolt (421)
    • Long length bolt (422)

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1348914 Size: SH
  5. Install the oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.

    6. Tighten

    1. First Pass--Tighten the oil pan bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft ).
    2. Final Pass--Tighten the oil pan bolts (1-12, 15) an additional 50 degrees, tighten the oil pan bolts (13, 14) an additional 90 degrees.
  6. Clean off any sealant that has protruded to the exterior of the engine.
  7. Install the oil drain plug.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the oil drain plug to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  8. Rotate the engine so that the engine valley is facing upward.