LSS V6-3.8L VIN K (1997)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Remove the oil level sensor, located in the oil pan, before the oil pan is removed. The sensor may be damaged if the oil pan is
removed first.
1. Raise the vehicle. Suitably support the vehicle.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Remove the flex plate cover. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
4. Remove the oil level sensor.
5. Remove the oil filter.
6. Remove the oil pan.
7. Remove the oil pump pipe and screen.
8. Remove the oil pan gasket.
9. Clean the oil pan and cylinder block mating surfaces.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Install the oil level sensor, located in the oil pan, after the oil pan is installed. The sensor may be damaged if the oil level sensor is
installed first.
1. Install the oil pan gasket.
2. Install the oil pump pipe and screen.
3. Install the oil pan.
CAUTION: Do not over tighten the oil pan bolts or damage to the pan could occur.
4. Install the oil pan bolts. Tighten the bolts to 14 Nm (124 inch lbs.).
5. Install the oil filter.
6. Install the flex plate cover. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
7. Install the oil level sensor.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Refill the engine oil.
