S15/T15 Sonoma P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1996)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
OIL PAN REPLACEMENT
NOTICE: If the clearance between the rear of the oil pan and the transmission is more than 0.254 mm (0.010 in.) powertrain durability may be
impacted.
Important
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Any time the transmission and oil pan are off of the engine at the same time, the transmission must be installed before the oil pan. This will allow
the for proper measurement of the oil pan tolerance. A one-piece type oil pan gasket is used.
Remove or Disconnect
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Drain the engine oil.
1. Engine from the vehicle.
2. Oil pan bolts, nuts, and reinforcements.
3. Oil pan.
4. Rubber bell housing plugs.
5. Gasket.
Clean
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Gasket surfaces on the oil pan and engine block.
Inspect
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Oil pan gasket for damage. Replace if necessary.
