1998 Chevrolet Camaro Oil pan

1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO
168,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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SEAN03
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Hi I am wanting to change all my seals since I have my motor torn apart. I want to do the oil pan gasket but the cross member is in the way. Before I remove the cross member do I have to jack the motor up. If so where is the best place to jack the motor up at. I want to take the pan completely off. Thanks.
Apr 27, 2014 at 1:05 PM
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RemovalDisconnect negative battery cable. Support engine using the following equipment:Engine Support Adapter (J 41044)Engine Support Adapter Kit (J 42451)Engine Support Adapter Leg (J 36462-A)Universal Support Fixture (J 28467-B)Raise and support vehicle. Drain crankcase. Remove oil filter. Remove all engine mount-to-cradle bolts. Remove all lower shock bolts. Remove intermediate steering shaft bolt.Support the engine cradle using Engine Support Table (J 39580) and Table Top (J 39580-500), or equivalent. Disconnect oil level sensor connector. Remove oil level sensor. Remove starter. Remove left and right flywheel covers. Loosen 6 cradle bolts. Remove oil pan bolts and oil pan. Lower cradle to obtain clearance for oil pan removal. If additional clearance is needed, it may be necessary to raise engine.
Apr 27, 2014 at 1:19 PM
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