S10/T10 Blazer 4WD V6-173 2.8L VIN B 2-bbl (1983)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
4 X 2
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove engine as described under ``Engine, Replace.''
3.
Remove oil pan.
4.
Reverse procedure to install. Before installing oil pan, thoroughly clean all sealing surfaces, then apply a 1/8 inch bead of RTV sealant, or
equivalent, to the entire oil pan sealing flange.
4 X 4
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable and remove dipstick.
2.
Raise and support vehicle.
3.
Remove drive belt splash shield, front axle shield and transfer case shield.
4.
Disconnect brake line clips from No. 2 crossmember, then remove the crossmember.
5.
On models equipped with automatic transmission, remove catalytic converter hanger bolts, then disconnect exhaust pipe clamp from converter.
6.
On models equipped with automatic transmission, disconnect exhaust pipes from manifolds, then slide exhaust rearward.
7.
On all models, disconnect front driveshaft from axle drive pinion.
8.
Disconnect engine braces from flywheel cover and loosen braces at the block.
9.
Remove flywheel cover.
10.
Remove starter motor retaining bolts and position starter aside.
11.
Disconnect steering shock absorber from frame bracket, then remove steering gear bolts.
12.
Mark position of idler arm for reference during installation, then remove attaching bolts.
13.
Pull steering gear and linkage forward, then remove differential housing attaching bolts and move the housing forward.
14.
Remove motor mount bolts, then drain oil pan and remove oil pan bolts.
15.
Install suitable engine lifting equipment, raise engine and remove oil pan.
16.
Reverse procedure to install. Before installing oil pan, thoroughly clean all sealing surfaces, then apply a 1/8 inch bead of RTV sealant, or
equivalent to entire oil pan sealing flange.
