Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection |
Special Tools
EN 49485 Gasket removal toolFor equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
Cleaning Procedure |
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Remove any old thread sealant, gasket material or sealant using
EN 49485
remover.
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Clean the oil pan and oil pan components in solvent.
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Clean out debris from the bolt holes.
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Dry the oil pan and oil pan components with compressed air. |
Inspection Procedure |
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Inspect the exterior of the oil pan for the following conditions:
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Damage to the drain plug hole threads (1)
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Dents, cracks or damage to the exterior (2)
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Damage to the oil pan mounting holes (3)
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Damage to the transmission mounting bolt hole threads (4)
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Damage to the bracket bolt hole threads (5)
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Inspect the exterior of the oil pan for the following conditions:
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Dents, cracks or damage to the exterior (1)
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Damage to the engine mount brace bolt hole threads (2)
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Damage to the engine front cover bolt hole threads (3)
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Damage to the A/C compressor mounting bolt hole threads (4)
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Damage to the oil pan mounting holes (5)
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Inspect the interior of the oil pan for the following conditions:
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Damage to the oil pan baffle scraper bolt hole threads (1)
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Damage or gouges to the oil pan sealing surface (2)
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Damage to the oil suction tube mounting upper bracket bolt hole threads (3)
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Damage to the oil suction tube mounting lower bracket bolt hole threads (4)
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Inspect the oil pan baffle scraper for damage.
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Repair or replace the oil pan and/or oil pan components as necessary.
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