Genuine 2001 Chevrolet Tracker Oil Pan

2001 Chevrolet Tracker Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install an oil pan in DOHC engine on 2001 Chevrolet Tracker?

  A: The first step in removing the oil pan is to loosen the lug nuts of the front wheel, raise the front of the car and support it properly on jack stands placed underneath its frame. After that, take off the front wheels and drain out engine oil after removing the dipstick. Remove the front differential assembly from 4WD models. When applicable remove transmission support bracket and also clutch/torque converter access plate. Free engine from motor mounts and lift one or two inches with an engine hoist. Take off oil pan retaining bolts lifting away oil pan from block. In case pan sticks, tap softly using a soft-faced hammer to pry it loose. For reinstallation, scrape away any traces of old gasket material and sealant from both block as well as oil pan using scraper.Hereafter Lacquer thinner or acetone should be used to clean gasket sealing surfaces while bolt holes in block must also be cleaned.It is important to check for distortion around bolt holes on oil pan flange.Repairing of gasket surface by flattening with a hammer placed over a piece of wood when necessary.With new O-ring assemblies,oil pump pickup tube is slid into place and torqued down.The strut bar over the top of strut towers will have to be removed so that exhaust pipe can disconnect from exhaust manifold then remove engine mounts.The engine block is raised about an inch with use of an engine hoist.A thin layer of RTV sealant should be spread over the flange before putting back on oil-pan.Place new gasket onto bottom side of pan making sure bolt holes are aligned.Pan mounting bolts should be installed into holes and tightened in crisscross pattern against side face.Engine goes back down until it sits solidly on top again.This will involve installing clutch/torque converter access plate provided these parts were originally present along with transmission support bracket if available.Putting transmission back in can only happen where there are 4-wheel drive models. Fill engine with oil and insert dipstick into the dipstick tube.The front wheels can now be put back on as the vehicle comes down to ground.Engine is started and pan checked for leaks.