Cutlass V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
18. Remove the oil pan side bolts.
19. Remove the oil pan bolts.
20. Remove the oil pan.
21. Remove the oil pan gasket.
22. Clean the following items:
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Oil pan flanges
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Oil pan rail
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Front cover
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Rear main bearing cap
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Threaded holes
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install a new gasket. Place sealant on the oil pan gasket tabs if you are installing the rear main bearing cap. Place the sealer on the tabs that insert
into the gasket groove of the outer surface on the main bearing cap. Use GM sealant P/N 1052080 or its equivalent.
2. Install the oil pan.
3. Install the oil pan retaining bolts.
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Tighten the retaining bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the oil pan side bolts.
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Tighten the side bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
