Part Description: 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Oil Pan
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Vehicle Fitment
2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | LS, LT, LTZ | 8 Cyl 5.3 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
FAQ for Oil Pan Repair
Q: What should be cautioned in installing Oil Pan (4WD)?
A:
The alignment of the structural oil pan is critical. The rear bolt-hole locations of the oil pan provide mounting points for the transmission bell housing. To ensure the rigidity of the powertrain and correct transmission alignment. the rear of the block and the rear of the oil pan must never protrude beyond the engine block and transmission bell housing plane.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What should be noticed in removing Oil Pan (4WD)?
A:
For 2500 series vehicles, loosen the 2 rear oil pan skid plate bolts, you should remove the 2 front oil pan skid plate bolts and skid plate if equipped.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do I remove the Oil Pan Cover?
A:
You should raise and suitably support the vehicle, remove the oil pan cover bolts, cover, and gasket and discard the gasket.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do I remove the Oil Pan Skid Plate (1500 with RPO NZZ)?
A:
You should raise and support the vehicle, remove the mounting bolts for the oil pan skid plate and remove the oil pan skid plate.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do I install the Oil Pan Skid Plate (2500/2500 with RPO NZZ)?
A:
You should position the oil skid plate on the frame and install the oil skid plate mounting bolt.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do I install the Oil Pan Cover?
A:
You should position a new oil pan cover gasket and the cover to the oil pan and install the bolts and lower the vehicle.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do I install the Oil Pan Skid Plate (1500 with RPO NZZ)?
A:
You should position the oil pan skid plate on the frame, install the oil skid plate mounting bolts and lower the vehicle.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do I remove the Oil Pan Skid Plate (2500/2500 with RPO NZZ)?
A:
You should raise and support the vehicle, remove the mounting bolts for the oil pan skid plate, remove the oil pan skid plate, raise and support the vehicle, remove the mounting bolts for the oil pan skid plate and remove the oil pan skid plate.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
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FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: How do I remove the Engine Oil and Oil Filter?
A:
You should open the hood, remove the oil fill cap, raise and suitably support the vehicle, place an oil drain pan under the oil pan drain plug, remove the oil pan drain plug, allow the oil to drain completely, clean and inspect the oil pan drain plug, clean and inspect the oil pan sealing surface, wipe any remaining oil from the drain plug hole and reinstall the oil pan drain plug until snug, position the drain pan under the Oil Filter, remove the oil filter and ensure that the oil filter gasket is still on the old filter if not, remove the oil filter gasket from the oil pan.
Q: How do I remove the Oil Level Indicator Tube?
A:
You should remove the oil level indicator, remove the oil level indicator tube bolt, remove the oil level indicator tube from the engine block, inspect the O-ring seal for cuts or damage and remove the O-ring seal from the tube if required.