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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2000 🢒 Savana 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.3L 🢒 Oil Pan Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 188048 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Raise the vehicle and support it with approved safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil into a suitable container.
  4. Remove the oil filter.
  5. Remove the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 535378 Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolt holding the bracket for the starter wire and the transmission cooler pipes.
  7. Remove the crankcase position (CKP) sensor wiring harness from the retainer.
  8. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.

    9. Object Number: 334324 Size: SH
  9. Remove the transmission cover.

    10. Object Number: 331034 Size: SH
  10. Remove the access plugs for the oil pan rear nuts.

    11. Object Number: 477866 Size: SH
  11. Remove the transmission to oil pan bolts.
  12. Remove the oil pan and the gasket. Refer to Oil Pan Removal .
  13. Clean all sealing surfaces on the engine and the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 477866 Size: SH

    Notice: Any time the transmission and the engine oil pan are off of the engine at the same time, install the transmission before the oil pan. This is to allow for the proper oil pan alignment. Failure to achieve the correct oil pan alignment can result in transmission failure.

  1. Install the oil pan to the engine. Refer to Oil Pan Installation .

    2. 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.

  2. Install the transmission to oil pan bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).


    Object Number: 331034 Size: SH
  3. Install the access plugs for the oil pan rear nuts.

    4. Object Number: 334324 Size: SH
  4. Install the transmission cover.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the transmission cover bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  5. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.

    6. Object Number: 535378 Size: SH
  6. Install the bolt holding the bracket for the starter wiring harness and the transmission cooler pipes.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bracket bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  7. Install the CKP sensor wiring harness in the retainer.
  8. Install the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Replacement .
  9. Install the oil filter and the oil pan drain plug. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Fill the crankcase with engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  12. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.