Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 592

6-80 1972 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
If equipped with power steering remove power steer-
ing adjusting bolt, remove drive belt and tilt pump
upward.
Remove the two (2) fan shroud screws and position
shroud so it will swing up with engine.
Remove fan.
Inspect all water hoses and wiring harnesses for
proper routing to avoid excessive bind when engine
is raised.
Raise vehicle and drain crankcase.
Disconnect steering idler arm at frame and pitman
arm from shaft (F and G Series only).
Disconnect exhaust pipes from manifolds.
Remove starter assembly (and set to one side with
wires attached), starter motor bracket and flywheel
inspection cover.
A Series: Remove stabilizer shaft to frame bracket
attaching bolts to insure free movement of lift adap-
tor.
CAUTION: On cars equipped with heavy duty
fuel pump it will be necessary to loosen fuel
pump to timing cover bolts to permit clearance
of engine lifting tool adapter (J235l5-2).
Position ENGINE LIFTING TOOL J 23515-2 (all
except 307 engine) or J 23515-19 (307 engine) to
engine and place 5235 15-16 (all except 307 engine) in
position on lifting tool (Figs. 6-95, 6-96, 6-97, 6-98
and 6-99).
Securely tighten tool to timing chain cover (all except
307 engine) or to block (307 engine) with bolts.
Thread jackscrew through crossbar and position en-
gine lifting crossbar (5235 15-1) to adapter (J 23515-2
or J 23515-19) and attach nut to jackscrew to hold it
to the adapter.
NOTE: Be sure thrust bearing is in place.
A & B Series: Slip chain around left frame rail in
Front of steering gear and attach to hook. Attach
remaining chain around right frame rail at point
where crossbar is now positioned. Make sure crossbar
is parallel to ground (Figs. 6-95 and 9-96).
F & G Series: Loosen bolts retaining steering gear to
frame and slip chain around left frame rail between
steering gear and frame. Attach remaining chain
around right frame rail at point where crossbar is
now uositioned (Fies. 6-97 and 6-98).
x
series: Wrap chains around front portions of lower
control arms and attach to hooks (Fig. 6-99).
14. Place loose ends of chain across top of support to
prevent chain from slipping out of hook.
15. Remove both frame bracket-to-engine mount
through bolts.
16. Remove oil pan bolts and, ALLOWING TOOL TO
SWING FREELY, raise engine (using jack screw in
tool) until pan can be removed.
CAUTION: Do not exceed 35 lb.
ft.
torque on
scre w.
WARNING: WHENEVER ENGINE IS RAISED O F F
ENGINE MOUNTS, SUPPORT, ENGINE B L O C K
W I T H SUITABLE BLOCKS O F WOOD.
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REPLACE
1. Thoroughly clean all gasket sealing surfaces.
2. Clean sludge from oil pan and oil pump pick-up
screen.
TOP VIEW OF O I L PAN
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PAN
RETAINER RETAINER
I N S T A L L A T I O N
I N S T A L L A T I O N
EXCEPT A T A T REAR
REAR S E A L
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S E A L
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8 PLACES PLACES
Fig. 6-135 Oil Pan Gasket Retainers