Engine Oil Pan Removal Buick Skylark VI

IDENTIFICATION

GENERAL MOTORS DESIGNATIONS

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Note. To trouble shoot engine mechanical components, see appropriate table in TROUBLE SHOOTING article in GENERAL INFORMATION.

2.0L VIN M

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove right front wheel and front splash shield. Position jack stands at jack points.
2. Drain crankcase. Remove exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold or waste gate. Remove 4 flywheel cover bolts. Remove oil pan and bolts.

2.3L VIN A & D

Drain engine oil. Remove transaxle drive plate cover. Remove splash shield-to-suspension support bolt. Disconnect exhaust manifold brace. Remove radiator outlet pipe-to-oil pan bolt, transaxle-to-oil pan bolt and stud. Pry spacer from between oil pan and transaxle. Remove bolt connecting oil pan to transaxle. Remove oil pan and gasket.

2.5L VIN U

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Drain crankcase. Remove front engine mount nuts. Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold and at converter. Remove starter and flywheel access cover.
2. Remove splash shield, power steering pump and bracket. Install Engine Support Fixture (J-28467), and raise engine. Remove power steering pump and bracket (if equipped). Remove engine strut. Remove lower alternator and engine support brackets. Remove oil pan bolts and oil pan.

3.3L VIN N (Skylark)

Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Drain crankcase. Remove flywheel access cover and crossover pipe. Disconnect engine mounts. Raise and support engine. Remove oil pan bolts and oil pan.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS