Clean the oil pan mating surface.Clean the oil pan-(1). Remove all the sludge andthe oil deposits.Inspect the threads for the engine oil drain plug.Inspect the oil pan for cracking near the pan rail and thetransmission mounting points.Inspect the oil pan for cracking resulting from impact orflying road debris.
Note:The oil pan baffle and pickup screen are not removable fromthe oil pan.
Inspect the oil pan baffle and pickup screen.Repair or replace the oil pan as necessary.Engine Support Fixture Engine Block Engine Mounts
Special ToolsJ 28467-B Universal Engine Support FixtureJ 28467-7A Bolt HookJ-28467-13 Engine Support Fixture AdaptersJ 28467-34 Lift Hook Wing Nut and WasherJ 36462-A Engine Support Adapter Leg SetJ 42451-1 Engine Support AdapterGM P/N 11519137 4 Studs or equivalentInstallation ProcedureRemove the i ...