55. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection (6.2L)





1. Remove the oil filter fitting (1), as required. Refer to Oil Filter Removal (6.2L) (Overhaul)Oil Filter Removal (7.0L).




2. Clean the oil pan in solvent.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution (Safety Glasses Warning) .
3. Dry the oil pan with compressed air.
4. Inspect the oil pan for the following conditions:

* Damaged gasket surfaces (1)
* Restrictions within the oil passages (2) of the pan
* Damaged oil filter seal surface (3)
* Threaded bolt holes (4) for damage