61. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection




1. Remove the oil filter fitting (438) as required. Refer to Oil Filter, Adapter, and Pan Cover Removal (Overhaul).




2. Remove the active fuel management oil pressure relief valve (455) and washer (458).




3. Inspect the active fuel management oil pressure relief valve for proper operation. Lightly depress the ball (2). The valve spring (1) should seat the ball to the proper closed position.




4. Remove the oil level sensor and O-ring.




5. Remove the bolts (427) and baffle (428).
6. Clean the oil pan in solvent.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Warning (Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Warning).

7. Dry the oil pan with compressed air.




8. 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