GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Cadillac
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2009
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XLR
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Engine
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Engine Mechanical - 4.4L
🢒 Oil Pan Installation
Place a NEW oil pan gasket in place on the oil manifold plate.
Position the oil pan onto the lower crankcase.
The oil pan must be held flush to 0.50 mm (0.020 in) forward of the rear face of the engine block (1).
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.
4.1.
First Pass--Tighten the bolts to
15 N·m (11 lb ft )
.
4.2.
Final Pass--Tighten the bolts to
25 N·m (18 lb ft )
.
Clean off any sealant that has protruded to the exterior of the engine.
Install the oil drain plug and tighten to
25 N·m (18 lb ft)
.
Rotate the engine so that the engine valley is facing upward.