M923A2 8.3 Oil pan bolt torque specs

[TruckGuy]

The 23-2 TM show the instructions to remove/install. But no torque spec/pattern?

Going to pull the pan to replace leaky gasket. Anyone got this info? Tips?

 

[WillWagner]

248 in lb, or 20 ft lb. start in the middle of the pan rail and work your way out. There are 4 places to use a silicone based adhesive, NOT SILICONE, regular silicone will be attacked by the acids in the oil over time and will leak. The front gear housing and the rear seal carrier are part of the pan rail. At the joints where the housing and carrier meet the block, lay down a small bead of sealant then put the pan up. If no sealant is used, you will have 4 oil leaks.

 

[TruckGuy]

WillWagner - Thanks for the info!

What silicone based adhesive are you guys using?

 

[WillWagner]

The grey stuff from Permatex works good