78. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

Cleaning Procedure

1. Clean the oil pan components with solvent.

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution.

2. Dry the oil pan components with compressed air.

Inspection Procedure




1. Inspect the exterior of the oil pan for the following:

* Damage to the transmission mounting hole threads (1)
* Damage to the engine oil level switch/temperature sensor bolt hole threads (2)
* Damage to the engine oil level switch/temperature sensor hole (3)
* Damage to the exterior of the oil pan (4)
* Damage to the oil pan drain plug hole threads (5)
* Damage to the mounting hole threads (6) for the front differential
* Damage to the oil pan bolt holes (7)




2. Inspect the interior of the oil pan for the following:

* Damage to the oil pan gasket sealing surface (1)
* Damage to the oil pan-axle pass through (2)
* Damage or blockage to the oil pan interior (3)
* Damage to the mounting hole threads (4) for the front differential
* Damage to the engine oil level switch/temperature sensor mounting bore (5)

3. Repair or replace the oil pan as necessary.