72. 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.

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution .

4. 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 drain plug 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)
* Damage to the bracket bolt hole threads (5).




2. Inspect the exterior of the oil pan for the following conditions:

* Dents, cracks or damage to the exterior (1)
* Damage to the engine mount brace bolt hole threads (2)
* Damage to the engine front cover bolt hole threads (3)
* Damage to the A/C compressor mounting bolt hole threads (4)
* Damage to the oil pan mounting holes (5)




3. Inspect the interior of the oil pan for the following conditions:

* Damage to the oil pan baffle scraper bolt hole threads (1)
* Damage or gouges to the oil pan sealing surface (2)
* Damage to the oil suction tube mounting upper bracket bolt hole threads (3)
* Damage to the oil suction tube mounting lower bracket bolt hole threads (4)




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