Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection (LDK, LHU)
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the engine oil level sensor retainer ring (2).
- Remove the oil level indicator plate bolts.
- Remove the engine oil level sensor assembly (1).
- Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant.
Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
- Clean the oil pan (1) mating surface.
- Remove the oil pan drain plug, if necessary.
- Inspect the oil pan drain plug threads.
- Inspect the oil pan drain plug seal, replace if damage is present.
- Remove the oil pan baffle bolts.
- Remove the oil pan baffle (1).
- Clean the oil pan (2). Remove all the sludge and the oil deposits.
- Inspect the oil pan for cracking near the pan rail and the transmission mounting points.
- Inspect the oil pan for cracking resulting from impact or flying road debris.
- Inspect the oil pan baffle and pickup screen.
- Install the oil pan baffle.
- Install the oil pan baffle bolts and tighten to 14 N.m 10 lb ft.
- Clean and inspect the oil level sensor (1). Ensure that the float (2) moves freely within the sensor and the oil holes are clear of debris and not obstructed.
- Install the engine oil level sensor assembly (1) into the oil pan with the oil level indicator plate bolts. Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the engine oil level sensor connector and secure with a retaining ring (2).
NOTE:
Do not remove the pickup screen. It is press-fit into the oil pan.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .