1998 Chevrolet Camaro Oil pan

SEAN03

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1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO
5.7L
V8
RWD
AUTOMATIC
168,000 MILES

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.

Sunday, April 27th, 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.

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Sunday, April 27th, 2014 AT 1:19 PM