OEM 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Oil Pan

2002 Chevrolet Camaro Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the oil pan on 2002 Chevrolet Camaro?

  A: The first step for Oil Pan replacement involves installing an engine support fixture to the motor then detaching the battery's negative cable. Support your vehicle while lifting it and remove engine oil from its reservoir. Detach the right side Engine Mount to cradle bolts while also removing the exhaust crossover as well as right side shock absorber lower mounting bolts and intermediate Steering Shaft bolt from the Rack And Pinion. The crossmember needs support before you disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector. Start by disconnecting the oil level sensor which sits in the Oil Pan and then proceed to remove the Starter motor and finally detach the right front crossmember bolts. Begin by removing the through bolt from the left Engine Mount then loosen the left crossmember bolts 2 turns before using an engine support fixture to lift the engine while the vehicle is lower. The vehicle requires elevation for adjusting the crossmember to reach the Oil Pan. Cautiously unfasten the Oil Pan bolts so you can guide the engine block-facing side of the Oil Pan Gasket during the lowering procedure that yields Oil Pan removal. Scrape away the Oil Pan Gasket before you wipe clean the engine block surface. The installation process starts with laying the new Oil Pan Gasket into position while you install the Oil Pan bolts at 14 nm (10 ft. Lbs. Torque). Proceed with bolt installation by first tightening the upper right crossmember bolts to 125 nm (92 ft. Lbs.) then the lower right crossmember bolt to 145 nm (107 ft. Lbs.). After lowering the vehicle and engine with the engine support fixture, raise the vehicle up again. Perform first the left Engine Mount through bolt installation and then proceed with the Starter motor fitting. Tighten the oil level sensor at the Oil Pan which requires 20 nm torque (15 ft. Lbs.) before connecting its electrical connector. Remove the support from the crossmember first, after which the intermediate Steering Shaft must be installed from the Rack And Pinion before tightening the intermediate shaft bolt to 47 nm (35 ft. Lbs.). Fasten the right side shock absorber lower mounting bolts to 65 nm (48 ft. Lbs.) torque while equally securing right side Engine Mount to cradle bolts with 58 nm (43 ft. Lbs.). Continue with the following procedure: lower the vehicle and remove the engine support fixture and connect the negative Battery Cable, then perform an engine oil and filter change.