9-7X V8-5.3L (2005)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Oil Pan Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Battery
Cable/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement (See: Engine Oil Dip Stick - Dip Stick Tube/Service and
Repair).
3. If equipped with four-wheel drive, remove the front differential and secure to the frame. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (V8)
(See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Differential Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Drive Axle/Differential Carrier
Assembly Replacement (V8)).
4. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (See: Engine Oil/Service and Repair).
5. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines (1) from the retainer (2).