Special Tools

J 46109 Guide Pin Set EN 46109

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

1. Install the 8 mm (0.315 in) guides from the J 46109 set into the center oil pan rail bolt hole on each side of the engine block.



2. Place a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead (1) of RTV sealant, GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent, on the block pan rail and the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.



3. Position the oil pan onto the block.
4. Remove the J 46109 set 8 mm (0.315 in) guides from the engine block.



5. Loosely install the oil pan bolts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




6. Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence shown.

6.1.	Tighten the 8 mm bolts (1-11) to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

6.2.	Tighten the 6 mm bolts (12, 13) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).