78. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

^ Tools Required
- J 28410 Gasket Remover

Cleaning Procedure
1. Remove any old thread sealant, gasket material or sealant using J 28410 .
2. Clean the oil pan and oil pan components in solvent.
3. Clean out debris from the bolt holes.

4. Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution.

Dry the oil pan and oil pan components with compressed air.

Inspection Procedure





1. Inspect the exterior of the oil pan for the following conditions:
^ Damage to the engine mount bracket bolt hole threads (1)
^ Dents, cracks or damage to the exterior (2)
^ Damage to the oil pan mounting holes (3)
^ Damage to the transmission mounting bolt hole threads (4)





2. Inspect the exterior of the oil pan for the following conditions:
^ Dents, cracks or damage to the exterior (1)
^ Damage to the drain plug hole threads (2)
^ Damage to the transmission brace bolt hole threads (3)
^ Damage to the engine mount brace bolt hole threads (4)
^ Damage to the engine front cover bolt hole threads (5)
^ Damage to the A/C compressor mounting bolt hole threads (6)
^ Damage to the oil pan mounting holes (7)





3. Inspect the interior of the oil pan for the following conditions:
^ Damage to the oil pan baffle scraper bolt hole threads (1)
^ Loose, missing or damage to the oil pan baffle fastening (2)
^ Damage to the oil pan baffle (3)
^ Debris or blockage under the oil pan baffle (4)
^ Damage or gouges to the oil pan sealing surface (5)
^ Damage to the oil suction tube mounting upper bracket bolt hole threads (6)
^ Damage to the oil suction tube mounting lower bracket bolt hole threads (7)





4. Inspect the oil pan baffle scraper for damage.
5. Repair or replace the oil pan and/or oil pan components as necessary.