Removal Procedure
- Install engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Drain the crankcase.
- Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
- Remove the right front antilock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor harness from the right suspension support.
- Remove the right front ball joint, the cotter pin and the nut. Separate the ball joint from the control arm.
- Remove the right outer tie rod cotter pin and the nut. Separate the rod from the spindle.
- Remove lower closeout panel.
- Remove the A/C compressor bolts and support the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement in HVAC Systems - Manual.
- Position the compressor aside. Support the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement in HVAC Systems - Manual.
- Remove the brace between the engine and the transmission.
- Disconnect the oil level sensor.
- Remove the retainers that secure the brake line to the frame.
- Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the nuts/bolts that secure the front and the rear transmission to the frame.
- Loosen the left cradle bolts.
- Remove the cradle bolts from the front and the rear of the right side of the engine.
- Remove the oil pan side bolts.
- Remove the oil pan bolts.
- Remove the oil pan.
- Remove the oil pan gasket.
- Clean the following items:
| • | The oil pan flanges |
| • | The oil pan rail |
| • | The front cover |
| • | The rear main bearing cap |
| • | The threaded holes |
Installation Procedure
- Install a new gasket. Place sealant on the oil pan gasket tabs if you are installing the rear main bearing cap. Place the sealer on the tabs that insert into the gasket groove of the outer surface on the main bearing cap. Use GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or the equivalent.
- Install the oil pan.
- Install the oil pan bolts.
- Install the oil pan side bolts.
- Position the cradle and install the right side bolts.
- Install the nuts/bolts to front and rear transmission mounts.
- Install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Install the A/C compressor to the engine. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement in HVAC Systems-Manual.
- Install the right side ball joint. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
- Install the right side tie rod end to the spindle.
- Connect the right front ABS wheel speed sensor harness.
- Install the retainers that connect the brake line to the frame.
- Install the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
- Install the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Install the lower closeout panel.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine support fixture.
- Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Fill the crankcase.
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.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts/nuts to 120 N·m (89 lb ft).
