Camaro V8-5.7L VIN G (1998)
3. Apply a 5 mm (0.20 inch) bead of sealant GM P/N 12378190 or equivalent 20 mm (0.80 inch) long to the oil pan to engine block junction.
4. Apply the sealant directly onto the tabs of the front cover gasket that protrudes into the oil pan surface.
5. Pre-assemble the oil pan gasket to the pan (2).
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Install the gasket onto the pan (2).
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Install the oil pan bolts (1) to the pan through the gasket.
6. Install the oil pan (2), gasket and bolts (1) to the engine block
7. Snug the oil pan bolts finger tight. Do not overtighten.
8. Install the two lower bellhousing bolts to position the oil pan correctly.
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
9. Snug the lower bellhousing bolts finger tight. Do not overtighten.
9.1.
Tighten the oil pan-to-block and oil pan-to-front cover bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
9.2.
Tighten the oil pan-to-rear cover bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
9.3.
Tighten the bellhousing bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
10. Raise the engine cradle and/or if necessary, lower the engine.
