Cleaning Procedure
- Clean the oil pan components with solvent.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
- Dry the oil pan components with compressed air.
Inspection Procedure
- Inspect the exterior of the oil pan for the following:
• | Damage to the transmission mounting hole threads (1) |
• | Damage to the exterior of the oil pan (2) |
• | Damage to the oil pan drain plug hole threads (3) |
• | Damage to the oil pan bolt holes (5) |
- Inspect the interior of the oil pan for the following:
• | Damage to the oil pan gasket sealing surface (1) |
• | Damage to the oil pan-axle pass through (2) |
• | Damage or blockage to the oil pan interior (3) |
- Repair or replace the oil pan as necessary.