C 1500 Truck 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (2001)
8. Tighten the oil pan bolts and nuts in sequence (1-12).
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Tighten the oil pan bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
9. Measure the clearance between the 3 oil pan-to-transmission housing measurement points in order to ensure proper alignment.
10. Install a NEW oil pan drain plug seal (O-ring) onto the oil pan drain plug.
11. Install the oil pan drain plug into the oil pan.
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Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
Important: The low oil level sensor is not reusable. Use a NEW low oil sensor.
12. Install the NEW engine oil level sensor (if applicable).
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Tighten the engine oil level sensor to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).
13. Install the transmission cover.
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Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
