Engine Oil Pan Removal - 6-cyl GMC Vandura I

VAN MODELS

1. Disconnect negative battery cable and remove engine cover. Remove air cleaner and studs. Remove fan guard. Remove radiator upper supports. Raise vehicle.
2. On Man. Trans. models, disconnect clutch cross shaft from left front mount bracket. Remove transmission-to-bellhousing upper bolt. Remove transmission rear mount bolts and install two 7/16" x 3" bolts. Raise transmission using jack and install 2" block between mount and crossmember.
3. On all models, remove starter and drain engine oil. Remove engine mount bolts. Raise engine sufficiently to insert wooden blocks between engine mounts and crossmember brackets.
4. Remove flywheel splash shield or torque converter cover as applicable. Remove oil pan attaching bolts and remove oil pan.

PICKUP MODELS

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise vehicle and drain engine oil. Remove starter and flywheel splash shield or torque converter housing underpan as applicable.
2. Remove bolts from front engine mount. Raise front of engine, reinstall mount bolts, and lower engine. Remove oil pan bolts and oil pan.