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Oil Pan Installation Upper


    Object Number: 2017129  Size: SH

    Note: 

       • Remove any oil from the contact surface.
       • Install the crankcase within 3 minutes after applying seal packing.
       • Do not start the engine for at least 2 hours after installing the stiffening crankcase.

  1. Apply Three Bond 1207B or equivalent, in a continuous bead (diameter: 2.5 mm (0.098 in)) to the places shown (1, 2, 3).
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2017133  Size: SH
  3. Install the stiffening crankcase with the 11 bolts (4-14) and tighten to 21 N·m (16 lb ft).
  4. Check the torque for bolts 1 and 2 and tighten to 21 N·m(16 lb ft).
  5. Wipe off any excess seal packing with a clean piece of cloth.

Oil Pan Installation Lower

  1. Remove any old sealing material and be careful not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the cylinder block and oil pan.

  2. Object Number: 2014276  Size: SH

    Note: 

       • Remove any oil from the contact surfaces.
       • Install the oil pan within 3 minutes after applying sealant.
       • Do not start the engine for at least 2 hours after installing the oil pan.

  3. Apply a continuous bead of sealant (1), diameter (a): 4.0 mm (0.157 in), as shown in the illustration, Three Bond 1217B, or equivalent, GM part number 12378521 (Canadian part number 88901148).
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2014254  Size: SH
  5. Install the oil pan with the 10 bolts (1-6, 8-10, 12) and 2 nuts (7, 11) and tighten to 10 N·m (7 lb ft).

  6. Object Number: 2017080  Size: SH
  7. Install a new gasket and the oil pan drain plug (1) and tighten to 37 N·m (27 lb ft).