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Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection (LDK, LHU)

Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection (LDK, LHU)



1. Remove the engine oil level sensor retainer ring (2).


2. Remove the oil level indicator plate bolts.

3. Remove the engine oil level sensor assembly (1).

4. Clean the oil pan (1) mating surface.


5. Remove the oil pan baffle bolts.


6.
Note

Do not remove the pickup screen. It is press-fit into the oil pan.


Remove the oil pan baffle (1).

7. Clean the oil pan (2). Remove all the sludge and the oil deposits.

8. Inspect the engine oil drain plug threads.

9. Inspect the oil pan for cracking near the pan rail and the transmission mounting points.

10. Inspect the oil pan for cracking resulting from impact or flying road debris.

11. Inspect the oil pan baffle and pickup screen.

12. Install the oil pan baffle.

13. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the antislosh plate bolts and tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb ft) .

14. Clean and inspect the oil level sensor (1). Ensure that the float (2) moves freely within the sensor and the oil holes are clear of debris and not obstructed.


15. Install the engine oil level sensor assembly (1) into the oil pan with the oil level indicator plate bolts. Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in) .


16. Install the engine oil level sensor connector and secure with a retaining ring (2).