G 1500 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Oil Pan Installation
Oil Pan Installation
Important: Apply the sealer, GM P/N 12346192 or equivalent 25 mm (1.0 in) in either direction of the radius cavity of the junctions.
1. Apply a small amount of sealer, GM PIN 12346192 or equivalent, 10 mm (0.393 in) wide and 20 mm (0.787 in) long to the engine front cover to
engine block junction.
2. Apply a small amount of sealer, GM PIN 12346192 or equivalent, 25 mm (1.00 in) long to the crankshaft rear oil seal housing to engine block
junction.
Important: Always install a new oil pan gasket.
3. Install the oil pan gasket.
4. Install the oil pan against to engine block.
5. Slide oil pan back against straight edge using J 34673 or equivalent.
Important: Use a feeler gauge to check the clearance between the three oil pan-to-transmissi9n bell housing contact points. If clearance exceeds 0.254
mm (0.010 in) at any of the three points repeat steps until the clearance is within specification.
