Tools Required

SA9123E Gasket Seal Cutter

Important: The LS L81 uses RTV to seal the oil pan to the engine block - not a gasket as shown in a typical oil pan representation.




1. Remove the nose cone bracket bolts from the oil pan.
2. Remove the lower transaxle flange to the oil pan bolts.
3. Remove the oil pan bolts.

Important: When removing the oil pan, use only the designated pry points to prevent damage to the sealing flange. A SA9123E may be used to break the oil pan loose from the engine block, if necessary.

4. Use the pry points to break loose the seal. Bump the pan with a rubber mallet to loosen the pan from the engine block.
5. Remove the oil pan.