Oil Pan Replacement. Chevrolet Joy 2008

For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Drain the engine oil from the engine crankcase.
2. Remove the front exhaust pipe nuts (1).
3. Remove the front exhaust pipe gasket (2).
4. Remove the front exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold.
5. Remove the clutch housing bolts (1) and lower plate (2).
6. Remove the bolts and nuts (1) of the oil pan.
7. Remove the oil pan from the engine block (2).
8. Clean the oil pan and engine block sealing surfaces.
9. Clean the oil pan bolts.
10. Clean the oil pan bolt holes in the engine block.

### Installation Procedure

1. Apply gasket to the oil pan.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Important: Install the oil pan within 5 minutes after applying liquid gasket to the oil pan.

2. Install the oil pan and the bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the oil pan bolts and nuts to 9-12 N·m (80-106 lb in).

3. Discard the used oil pan drain plug washer and replace it with a new one.
4. Install the clutch housing lower plate and bolts (2).

Tighten
Tighten the clutch housing lower plate bolts to 4-7 N·m (35-62 lb in).

5. Install the front exhaust pipe gasket and nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the front exhaust pipe nuts to 25-35 N·m (18-25 lb ft).

6. Replace the engine oil.