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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.4L 🢒 Oil Pan Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Drain the engine oil.
  2. Drain and recover the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the flywheel housing.
  4. Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
  6. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  7. Remove the A/C compressor lower bolts. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement in HVAC Systems-Manual.

    8. Object Number: 61195 Size: SH
  8. Remove the transmission to the engine brace.

    9. Object Number: 60247 Size: SH
  9. Remove the engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement .
  10. Remove the radiator outlet pipe bolts.
  11. Remove the radiator outlet pipe from the oil pan.
  12. Remove the oil pan to the flywheel cover bolt and nut.
  13. Remove the flywheel cover stud for clearance.
  14. Remove the radiator outlet pipe from the lower radiator hose and oil pan.
  15. Remove the oil level sensor connector.

    16. Object Number: 33652 Size: SH
  16. Remove the oil pan bolts.
  17. Remove the oil pan.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 33652 Size: SH
  1. Install the oil pan
  2. Place the spacer in its approximate installed location but allow clearance to tighten the pan bolt directly above the spacer.

    3. Object Number: 60805 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Tighten the oil pan bolts.

    4. Tighten

        • Tighten the M8X1.25X80 (1) to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).
        • Tighten the M8X1.25X22 (2) to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).
        • Tighten the M6X1.00X25 (3) to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
        • Tighten the oil pan bolts (4) to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).
  4. Position the spacer into its proper location and install the stud.
  5. Install the oil pan to the transmission nut.
  6. Install the oil level sensor connector.
  7. Install the radiator outlet pipe to the lower radiator hose and oil pan.
  8. Install the exhaust manifold brace.
  9. Install the radiator outlet pipes to the oil pan.
  10. Install the radiator outlet pipe bolts. Refer to Radiator Outlet Pipe Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  11. Install the engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement .
  12. Install the transmission to the engine brace.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft) in sequence.

  13. Install the A/C compressor bolts. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement in HVAC Systems - Manual.
  14. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  15. Install the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
  16. Install the right front wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  17. Install the flywheel dust shield.
  18. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.
  19. Install the oil filter if removed.
  20. Fill the crankcase with the specified type and amount of oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  21. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.