GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Remove the engine oil and the engine oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  4. Remove the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter and Bypass Valve Assembly Replacement .
  5. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
  6. Remove the flywheel inspection cover.
  7. Remove the engine mount through bolts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
  8. Raise and support the engine.

  9. Object Number: 176052  Size: SH
  10. Remove the oil pan..
  11. Note the location of any studs to assist reassembly.
  12. Clean all the sealing surfaces. Refer to Oil Pan Clean and Inspect .
  13. Remove the engine oil pan and the gasket.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the engine oil pan and a NEW oil pan gasket. Refer to Oil Pan Installation .
  2. Lower the engine onto the engine mounts.
  3. Install the engine mount through-bolts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
  4. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
  5. Install the flywheel inspection cover.
  6. Install the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter and Bypass Valve Assembly Replacement .
  7. Install the engine oil filter and the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  8. Lower the vehicle.

  9. Object Number: 176052  Size: SH
  10. Install the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .