Genuine 1996 Chevrolet Beretta Oil Pan

1996 Chevrolet Beretta Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and reinstall the oil pan in V6 engine on 1996 Chevrolet Beretta?

  A: Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Caution: On models equipped with the Delco Loc II audio system, be sure the lockout feature is turned off before performing any procedure which requires disconnecting the battery. Raise the front of the vehicle and place it securely on jackstands. Apply the parking brake and block the rear wheels to keep it from rolling off the stands. Remove the lower splash pan and drain the engine oil. Remove the lower flywheel/driveplate cover. Remove the starter. Remove the serpentine drivebelt. Loosen, but do not remove, the upper air conditioning compressor bolts (if equipped). Remove the right front wheel. Also remove the right side splash shields. Support the engine from above with a hoist or an engine support fixture, then detach the engine mount strut from the suspension support. If equipped, remove the right front ABS wheel speed sensor harness from the right suspension support. Separate the right front balljoint from the steering knuckle, detach the right side stabilizer bar link from the control arm, then remove the right side suspension support. Remove the air conditioning compressor bolts, position compressor aside and support with a piece of wire. Remove the bolts and nuts, then carefully separate the oil pan from the block. Don't pry between the block and the pan or damage to the sealing surfaces could occur and oil leaks may develop. Instead, tap the pan with a soft-face hammer to break the gasket seal. Clean the pan with solvent and remove all old sealant and gasket material from the block and pan mating surfaces. Clean the mating surfaces with lacquer thinner or acetone and make sure the bolt holes in the block are clear. Check the oil pan flange for distortion, particularly around the bolt holes. If necessary, place the pan on a block of wood and use a hammer to flatten and restore the gasket surface. Always use a new gasket whenever the oil pan is installed. Place the oil pan in position on the block and install the nuts/bolts. After the fasteners are installed, tighten them. Starting at the center, follow a criss-cross pattern and work up to the final torque in three steps. The remaining steps are the reverse of the removal procedure. Refill the engine with oil, run it until normal operating temperature is reached and check for leaks.