Chevrolet TrailBlazer, Service Manual, Page: 106 / 677

To Install:
NOTE: Make sure the oil pan is flush with the rear of the engine block when installing.
1. Apply a 0.2 in (5 mm) bead of sealant 0.8 in (20 mm) long to the front and rear tabs
of the engine block that protrude into the oil pan surface.
2. Place the oil pan gasket onto the oil pan and insert the bolts through the oil pan
and gasket.
3. Install the oil pan onto the engine. Hand tighten the bolts.
4. Install the oil pan bolts into the transmission bell housing. Torque the bolts to
37 lb-
ft (50 Nm) .
5. Torque the rear oil pan bolts to 106 in-lb (12 Nm) .
6. Torque the remaining oil pan bolts to 18 ft-lb (25 Nm) .
7. Install the bottom bolts into the A/C compressor. Torque the bolts to 37 ft-lb (50
Nm) .
8. Torque the top A/C compressor bolts to 37 ft-lb (50 Nm) .
9. Attach the battery cable channel to the oil pan. Torque the bolt to 106 in-lb (12
Nm) .
10. Install the flywheel inspection cover into the transmission on the left side.
11. Install the starter onto the engine.
12. Attach the transmission cooler lines to the engine. Torque the bolt to
80 in-lb (9
Nm) .
13. Install the oil level indicator and tube onto the engine.
14. Refill the engine with oil.
15. For vehicles with 4WD, install the front differential onto the engine.
16. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.