61. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection





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




2. Remove the active fuel management oil pressure relief valve (455) and washer.
3. Inspect the oil pressure relief valve for proper operation. Lightly depress the valve (2). The valve spring (1) should seat the valve to the proper closed position.




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




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




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




9. 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