GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
  1. Remove the crankshaft pulley. Refer to Crankshaft Pulley Removal.
  2. Remove the crankshaft pulley hub. Refer to Crankshaft Pulley Hub Removal.
  3. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Engine Oil Pan Removal.

  4. Object Number: 9945  Size: SH
  5. Remove the engine front cover bolts.

  6. Object Number: 3696  Size: SH
  7. Remove the engine front cover.
  8. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal.

  9. Object Number: 3784  Size: SH
  10. Clean the sealing surfaces on the engine block.

  11. Object Number: 3695  Size: SH
  12. Clean the sealing surfaces on the engine front cover.

  13. Object Number: 3694  Size: SH
  14. Clean the sealing surfaces on the front of the oil pan.
  15. Remove any loose RTV.
  16. Remove any pieces of the old RTV that interfere with installation.
  17. Use a suitable solvent to clean oil from the following sealing surfaces:
  18. • The engine block sealing surface
    • The oil pan sealing surface
    • The engine front cover sealing surface