OEM 2009 Chevrolet Impala Oil Pan

2009 Chevrolet Impala Oil Pan Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the oil pan on 2009 Chevrolet Impala?

  A: In order to replace the Oil Pan, you should first disconnect the negative cable linked to the battery. Remove the Engine Mount struts and fit engine support fixture. Then, disconnect the Catalytic Converter, Oil Pan Drain Plug, and drain the crankcase before replacing the Drain Plug. Remove oil filter adapter, starter and air conditioning compressor by knocking out the nuts and bolts that are needed at the place. Remove the oil level sensor electrical connector and remove engine harness clips from the Oil Pan and transaxle brace. Remove the front transaxle brace to engine bolts, engine mount lower nuts, and the transaxle mount lower nuts. Take off rear transaxle brace to engine/Oil Pan bolts and lower the vehicle, raise the engine using the engine support fixture. Remove the steering shaft intermediate pinch bolt, engine mount bracket bolts and the Engine Mount and bracket off. Unbolt the right side lower Ball Joint and outer tie rod from Steering Knuckle and also right side stabilizer link. Mount jackstands to the frame and take off the right side frame nuts, as well as lowering the right side of the frame. With the aid of the j 39505, the right side side Oil Pan bolts be removed and followed by the Oil Pan side bolts from the left side Oil Pan and its bolts, thereafter, the Oil Pan and gasket be removed. Clean Oil Pan flanges, Oil Pan rail, front cover, rear main bearing cap, threaded holes. Apply sealer to both sides of the crankshaft rear main bearing cap and install a new Oil Pan Gasket. Place the Oil Pan to the engine and fasten the Oil Pan bolts with 25 nm (18 lb ft). Mount the left-side Oil Pan side bolts and, using the j 39505, mount the right side Oil Pan side bolts and apply 50 nm (37 lb ft) torque to them. Pull the right side of the frame up to its original position and bolt it in with the frame bolts from the right side, also tightening the left side frame bolts. Take off the jackstands and bolt on the right side stabilizer link, outer tie rod, and lower Ball Joint to the Steering Knuckle. Mount the Engine Mount and bracket to the Oil Pan, and finally screw the Engine Mount bracket bolts in and give them a torque of 50 nm (37 lb ft). Install the steering shaft intermediate pinch bolt, lower the vehicle using and an engine support fixture, lower the engine. Mount the rear transaxle brace to engine/Oil Pan bolts to a torque of 63 nm (46 lb ft), then the Engine Mount lower nuts to 50 nm (37 lb ft). Tighten the transaxle mount lower nuts, fit front transaxle brace and brace to engine bolts and tighten them up to 63 nm (46 lb ft). Connect the oil level sensor electrical connector, connect the engine harness clips, mount A/C Compressor, install A/C Compressor nut and bolt (to a torque of 50 Nm/37 lb ft). Install the A/C Compressor rear bolt, as well as the Starter and oil filter adapter. Reinstall the Catalytic Converter, drop the vehicle, remove the engine support fixture, reinstall the Engine Mount struts, fill the crankcase with new engine oil, and lastly reconnect the negative Battery Cable.