Ascender 2WD V8-5.3L (2004)
5. Tighten the oil pan bolts until snug. Do not overtighten.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
6. Install the 2 lower bellhousing bolts.
6.1.
Tighten the lower bellhousing bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
6.2.
Tighten the oil pan to rear cover bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
6.3.
Tighten the oil pan bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
7. Unsecure and install the differential.
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Tighten the bolts to 83 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the 2 lower A/C compressor bracket bolts.
9. Tighten the 2 upper A/C compressor bracket bolts.
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Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the battery cable channel to the oil pan.
