G 1500 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
6. Install oil pan bolts and nuts. Do not tighten.
Notice: If the clearance is more than 0.254 mm(0.01 0 in), powertrain durability may be impacted.
7. Install the bolts and nut using the following sequence:
Tighten
7.1.Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
7.2.Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
8. Measure the clearance again between the three oil pan-to-transmission bell housing contact points to verify proper alignment.
9. Install the oil filter gasket.
10. Oil filter adapter 0-ring seal, if equipped.
11. Oil filter adapter bolts.
Tighten
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Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
12. Inspect oil filter adapter bypass valve and spring for operation and cracks. If bypass valve looks damaged in any way replace the oil filter adapter
assembly.
13. Lubricate new oil filter seal with clean engine oil.
14. Install a new oil filter.