Chevrolet TrailBlazer, Service Manual

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12. Install two jack screws into the oil pan and tighten evenly to remove the oil pan
from the engine.
To Install:
1. Apply a 0.12 in (3 mm) bead of sealer to the oil pan sealing surface on the engine.
NOTE: The oil pan must be installed no later than 10 minutes after applying the
sealer.
2. Place the oil pan on the bottom of the engine.
3. Install the bolts into the oil pan.
4. Use a straight edge on the rear of the engine block and oil pan to make sure they
are properly aligned.
5. Torque the bolts on the side of the oil pan to 18 ft-lb (25 Nm) .
6. Torque the bolts on the end of the oil pan to 89 in-lb (10 Nm) .
7. Install the oil pan bolts into the transmission bell housing. Torque the bolts to 35 ft-
lb (47 Nm) .
8. Attach the transmission cooler lines to the engine block.
9. Install the front drive axle intermediate shaft bearing assembly into the vehicle.
10. Install the oil drain plug and oil filter into the vehicle.
11. Install the front differential onto the engine.
12. Install the stabilizer shaft onto the vehicle.
13. Install the bottom bolts into the A/C compressor. Torque all the bolts to
37 ft-lb (50
Nm) .
14. Install the oil level indicator and tube onto the engine.
15. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.
16. Refill the engine with oil.
5.3L & 6.0L Engines
To Remove:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
2. Remove the oil level indicator and tube from the engine.
3. For vehicles with 4WD, remove the front differential from the engine and secure it
to the frame.
4. Drain the oil from the engine.
5. Detach the transmission cooler lines from the engine.
6. Remove the starter from the engine.
7. Remove the flywheel inspection cover from the transmission on the left side.
8. Detach the battery cable channel from the oil pan.
9. Loosen the top bolts in the A/C compressor.
10. Remove the bottom bolts from the A/C compressor.
11. Remove the lower oil pan bolts from the transmission bell housing.