40. Oil Pan Clean and Inspect

1. Clean the lower pan in solvent.
2. Clean the upper oil pan in solvent. Be sure to thoroughly clean the oil drain back pipe and recesses.

Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

3. Dry the oil pan with compressed air.





4. Remove all of the old sealant and clean the gasket surfaces (1).
5. Inspect the gasket sealing surfaces for excessive scratches or gouging.





6. Inspect the oil level sensor for damage.
7. Inspect the oil pan oil level sensor connector seal for damage.
8. Inspect the lower oil pan drain plug and threaded drain hole for damaged threads.
The drain plug seal must be replaced if damaged or warped.