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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Malibu 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Oil Pan Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    2. Object Number: 104466 Size: SH
  2. Loosen the oil pan bolts.
  3. Drain the oil. Use a suitable container to catch the transmission oil fluid.
  4. Remove the oil pan attaching bolts.

    5. Object Number: 104468 Size: SH
  5. Remove the oil pan.

    6. Object Number: 104471 Size: SH
  6. Remove the oil pan gasket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 104471 Size: SH
  1. Install the oil pan gasket. Use a new gasket if the sealing ribs are damaged.

    2. Object Number: 104468 Size: SH
  2. Install the oil pan.

    3. Object Number: 104466 Size: SH
  3. Install the oil pan attaching bolts.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 14 N·m (124 lb in).

  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Refill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON® III. Refer to Transmission Fluid Check .
  6. Inspect the oil pan gasket for leaks.