For 1990-2009 cars

### Special Tools

• | J 28467-360 Universal Support Fixture

• | J 28467-A Engine Support Fixture

• | J 41044 Engine Support Adapters

1. Install the J 28467-A and the J 41044 to the vehicle.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Drain the engine oil.
4. Remove the right side engine mount (2) to cradle bolts (1).
5. Remove the left side engine mount (2) to cradle bolts (1).
6. Remove the right and left lower shock bolts.
7. Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt from the rack and pinion.
8. Support the engine cradle with appropriate equipment.
9. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.

Notice: Remove the oil level sensor, located in the oil pan, before the oil pan is removed. The sensor may be damaged if the oil pan is removed first.

10. Remove the oil level sensor from the oil pan.
11. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
12. Remove the front crossmember bolts.
13. Remove the oil pan bolts (1).
14. Remove the oil pan (2).

Lower the rear of the oil pan while rotating the pan outward.

15. Remove the oil pan gasket.
16. Clean the oil pan gasket mating surface.

### Installation Procedure

1. Apply a continuous bead 6.35 mm (0.25 in) thick of RTV sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) to the bottom side of the new gasket. Apply the RTV sealant directly over the gaskets sealing bead.
2. Install the oil pan gasket.
3. Apply a continuous bead 6.35 mm (0.25 in) thick of RTV sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) to the topside of the new gasket. Apply the RTV sealant directly over the gaskets sealing bead.
4. Install the oil pan (2.)
5. Install the oil pan bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the oil pan bolts to 14 N·m (10 lb ft).

6. Install the front crossmember bolts.

Tighten

• | Tighten the upper four crossmember bolts to 125 N·m (92 lb ft).

• | Tighten the lower two crossmember bolts to 145 N·m (107 lb ft).

7. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
8. Install the oil level sensor to the oil pan.

Tighten
Tighten the oil level sensor to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

9. Connect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
10. Remove the equipment used to support the engine cradle.
11. Install the intemediate steering shaft from the rack and pinion.

Tighten
Tighten the intermediate shaft bolt to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

12. Install the right and left lower shock bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the shock bolts to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).

13. Install the left side engine mount (2) to cradle bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the left side engine mount to cradle bolts (1) to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).

14. Install the right side engine mount (2) to cradle bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the right side engine mount to cradle bolts (1) to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).

15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Remove the J 28467-A and the J 41044 to the vehicle.
17. Change the engine oil and filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .