G 1500 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
IMPORTANT: Anytime the transmission and the oil pan are off the engine at the same time, install the transmission before the oil pan. This will allow
for the proper measurement of the oil pan tolerance.
7. Use a feeler gage in order to check the clearance between the three oil pan to transmission contact points. If the clearance exceeds 0.25 mm (0.010
inch) at any of the three points repeat the installation steps until the clearance is within specification.
Tighten
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Tighten the oil pan bolts and the studs in sequence to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
8. Reconnect the transmission oil cooler lines.
9. Install the starter and shield.
10. Install the oil cooler lines.
11. Install the oil filter.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Install the proper quantity and grade of engine oil.
14. Connect the negative battery cable.
