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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 135 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.2L (LN2) UNIT REPAIR)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSOIL PAN - INSTALLATION
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Oil Pan - Installation
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Oil Pan - Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply a 5 mm (0.193 in) diameter bead of GM P/N United States 12346286, GM P/N Canada 10953472, or equivalent, to the oil pan side sealing flanges.
- Apply GM P/N United States 12346286, GM P/N Canada 10953472, or equivalent, to the oil pan surface that contacts the engine front cover.
- Install a new oil pan rear seal. Apply a small amount of GM P/N United States 12346286, GM P/N Canada 10953472, or equivalent, to the oil pan rear seal ears.
- Install the oil pan.
- Install the oil pan nuts. Tighten the oil pan nuts to 10 N.m (89 in lbs).
- Install the oil pan bolts. Tighten the oil pan bolts to 10 N.m (89 in lbs).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.