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Oil Pan Chevrolet Astro I

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CAUTION

Minimal clearance exists between oil pump pick-up tube and bottom of oil pan. DO NOT place jack under oil pan, crankshaft pulley or any sheet metal when lifting engine.

Removal

Disconnect battery. Raise and support vehicle. Drain crankcase. Remove exhaust crossover pipe, strut rods, strut rod brackets and flywheel cover.
Remove starter. Remove or disconnect engine oil cooler lines and/or transmission fluid lines as necessary. Remove oil pan bolts, oil pan and gasket.

Installation

On all engines, apply RTV sealant to front cover-to-cylinder block junction and rear main bearing-to-cylinder block junction.
On all engines, install oil pan. Tighten oil pan bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-50103-S06511345062001011600000) . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Fill crankcase.