49. Oil Pan Clean and Inspect

Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Clean the lower pan in solvent.
2. Dry the oil pan with compressed air.
3. Clean the upper oil pan in solvent. Be sure to thoroughly clean the oil drain back pipe and recesses.





4. Remove all of the old sealant and clean the gasket surfaces (1).
5. Inspect the gasket sealing surfaces for excessive scratches or gouging.





6. Inspect the oil level sensor for damage.
7. Inspect the oil pan oil level sensor connector seal for damage.
8. Inspect the lower oil pan drain plug and threaded drain hole for damaged threads.
The drain plug seal must be replaced if damaged or warped.