Removal Procedure
Important: Do not raise the engine by the crankshaft balancer to perform this service
procedure. Damage to the crankshaft balancer or the crankshaft may occur.
- Remove the front differential,
if equipped with four wheel drive (4WD). Refer to
Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement
in Front Drive Axle.
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement
in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the oil pan skid plate bolts.
- Remove the oil pan skid plate.
- If equipped with two wheel
drive (2WD), remove the crossbar bolt.
- Remove the crossbar.
- If equipped with 4WD,
remove the crossbar bolts.
- Remove the crossbar.
- Drain the engine oil.
Refer to
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
.
- Remove the oil level indicator. Refer to
Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement
.
- Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector (2).
- Remove the engine harness clip from the oil pan.
- Remove the oil level sensor
from the oil pan.
- Remove the battery cable
channel bolt.
- Remove and reposition the battery cable channel.
- Remove the oil pan bolts.
Important: The oil pan gasket is reusable if not cut or damaged.
- Remove the oil pan (1) and gasket (2).
Installation Procedure
Important: The oil pan must be installed within 5 minutes of the sealer being applied
or the sealer will begin to cure, causing an inadequate seal.
- Apply sealant GM U.S. P/N 12346286,
Canada P/N 10953472, or equivalent to the sides
of the front (1) and rear (2) crankshaft bearing caps, on both the left and
right sides (4 locations total).
- Install a NEW oil pan
gasket (2) into the oil pan groove, if required.
- Install the oil pan (1).
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.
- Install the oil
pan bolts.
Tighten
- Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence a first pass to 10 N·m
(89 lb in).
- Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence a final pass to 25 N·m
(18 lb ft).
- Position the battery cable
channel into place.
- Install the battery cable channel bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the battery cable channel bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the oil level
sensor to the oil pan.
Tighten
Tighten the oil level sensor to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Install the engine harness
clip to the oil pan.
- Connect the oil level sensor electrical connector (2).
- Install the oil level indicator. Refer to
Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement
.
- Fill the engine with oil. Refer to
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
.
- If equipped with 4WD,
install the crossbar.
- Install the crossbar bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the crossbar bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).
- If equipped with 2WD,
install the crossbar.
- Install the crossbar bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the crossbar bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).
- Install the oil pan skid
plate.
- Install the oil pan skid plate bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the oil pan skid plate bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Install the starter motor. Refer to
Starter Motor Replacement
in Engine Electrical.
- Install the front differential, if equipped with 4WD. Refer to
Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement
in Front
Drive Axle.