K 1500 Truck 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Oil Pan Installation
OIL PAN INSTALLATION
Important: Apply the sealer, GM P/N 12346192 or equivalent 25 mm (1.0 in) in either direction of the radius cavity of the junctions.
1. Apply a small amount of sealer, GM P/N 12346192 or equivalent, 10 mm (0.393 in) wide and 20 mm (0.787 in) long to the engine front cover to
engine block junction.
2. Apply a small amount of sealer, GM P/N 12346192 or equivalent, 25 mm (1.0 in) long to the crankshaft rear oil seal housing to engine block
junction.
Important: Always install a new oil pan gasket.
3. Install the oil pan gasket.
4. Install the oil pan against to engine block.
5. Slide oil pan back against straight edge using J 34673 or equivalent.