54. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection





1. Remove the oil filter fitting (438), as required.




2. Remove the oil level sensor (727) and O-ring (728).




3. Remove the bolts (427) and baffle (428).




4. Remove the oil pan cover (434), bolts (435), and gasket (433).
5. Clean the oil pan in solvent.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Caution (Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Caution) .
6. Dry the oil pan with compressed air.




7. 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 oil level sensor hole (4) for damage