K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-454 7.4L (1994)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Loosen fan shroud, then remove air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove distributor cap.
4. Raise and support vehicle, then drain oil pan.
5. On models equipped with manual transmission, remove starter.
6. Remove torque converter or clutch cover as applicable.
7. Remove oil filter.
8. If equipped with oil pressure gauge, disconnect oil pressure line from side of cylinder block to prevent damaging line.
9. Remove engine mount through bolts, then raise engine.
10. Remove oil pan attaching bolts, then the oil pan.
11. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Apply sealant approximately 1 inch in both directions from each of the four corners.
b. Tighten oil pan attaching bolts to specifications.
