Blazer Full Size V8-350 5.7L (1989)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Models with 4.3L/V6-262 engines are equipped with a one-piece oil pan gasket that replaces the four-piece gasket previously used. The one-piece
gasket (P/N 14081222) can be installed on all 4.3L/V6-262 engines and should be used during installation whenever the oil pan is removed.
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable and drain oil pan.
2.
Raise and support vehicle, then remove exhaust crossover pipe.
3.
On vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, remove converter housing under pan.
4.
On models with V6 engine, remove strut rods at flywheel cover, then remove starter.
5.
On V models with automatic transmission, remove strut rods at motor mounts.
6.
On all models, remove oil pan attaching bolts, then the oil pan.
7.
Reverse procedure to install. Tighten oil pan attaching bolts to specification.
