53. Oil Pan Clean and Inspect

Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection





1. Remove the oil pan gasket (404) from the groove in the oil pan (400).
2. Clean the oil pan in solvent.

3. Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.

Dry with compressed air.
4. Inspect the oil pan for the following conditions:
^ The drain plug hole for damaged threads
^ Gouges or damage to the oil pan sealing surfaces
^ Cracks or damage to the exterior of the oil pan
^ Damage to the oil level indicator tube area
^ Damage to the oil pan gasket