Important: The oil pan must be installed within 10 minutes from when sealer was
applied
- Apply a 3 mm (0.12 in) bead of sealer GM PN 12378521 to
the block, rather than the oil pan.
Important: When you install the oil pan, it could be shifted front or back a little which
could cause a transmission alignment problem. The back of the oil pan needs to be
flush with the block.
- Install the oil pan, maneuvering the oil pan to clear the oil pump and screen
assembly.
- Install the oil pan bolts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Inspect the oil pan alignment. Use a straight
edge on the back of the block and the oil pan transmission mounting surface.
Tighten
• | Tighten the oil pan side bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft). |
• | Tighten the oil pan end bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in). |
- Install the 4 transmission bell housing bolts that attach to the oil pan.
Tighten
Tighten bolts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).
- Clip transmission cooler lines to the engine
block.
- Install the front drive axle intermediate shaft bearing assembly. Refer
to
Front Drive Axle Intermediate Shaft Bearing Assembly Replacement
in Front Drive Axle.
- Install the oil drain plug and filter. Refer to
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
.
- Install the front differential to the engine.
Refer to
Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement
In Front Drive Axle.
- Install the A/C compressor 2 bottom bolts (4).
Tighten
Tighten all 4 bolts (2-4) to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the oil level indicator and tube. Refer to
Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement
.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
Important: Inspect the engine for oil leaks in order to ensure all sealing surfaces are
sealed.
- Fill the engine with oil. Refer to
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement