Engine Oil Pan Removal Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera I

TROUBLE SHOOTING

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

2.0L (122") VIN K

Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle at lift points. Remove right front wheel and right front splash shield. Drain crankcase, remove exhaust pipe from manifold. Remove flywheel access cover. Remove oil pan bolts and oil pan.

2.0L (122") VIN 1

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove exhaust pipe shield. Raise and support vehicle. Drain crankcase, remove A/C brace at starter and at A/C bracket (if equipped). Remove flywheel access cover and starter. Remove A/C brace (if equipped).
2. Remove 4 right support bolts and lower support enough to aid oil pan removal. Remove automatic transaxle oil filter and extension (if equipped). Remove oil pan bolts and oil pan.

2.3L (141")

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 (151") Cutlass Calais

Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Drain crankcase and disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold and hangers and move out of way. Disconnect starter and remove flywheel access cover. Remove oil pan bolts and oil pan.

2.5L (151") Cutlass Ciera

Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove nuts from front engine-to-cradle. Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold and converter. Remove flywheel access cover and starter. Remove splash shield, power steering pump and bracket. Using Engine Support Fixture (J-28467), raise engine and remove engine front support bracket. Remove oil pan bolts and oil pan.

2.8L (173")

Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Drain crankcase, remove flywheel access cover and starter. Remove oil pan bolts, and oil pan.

3.8L (231")

Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Drain crankcase and remove oil filter. Remove starter if necessary. Remove flywheel access cover, oil pan bolts, oil pan tensioner spring and oil pan.

5.0L (307")

1. Disconnect negative battery cable and remove engine oil dipstick. Remove upper fan shroud screws. Raise and support vehicle, drain crankcase. Remove flywheel access cover.
2. Disconnect exhaust and crossover pipes. Remove oil cooler lines at filter base and remove starter. Install Engine Support Fixture (BT-6501) and raise front of engine. Remove engine mount attaching bolt. Remove oil pan bolts and oil pan.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (4-CYLINDER)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (4-CYLINDER)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (V6)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (V6)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (V8)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (V8)