Cleaning and Inspection Procedure - Conditional

NOTE:

The following cleaning and inspection and/or overhaul steps are ONLY to be performed as determined necessary based on the condition of the part being removed with the intention of reinstallation. The labor time to perform any of these steps is not included in the base labor time and if required would need to be documented and submitted as Other Labor Hours for warranty claim reimbursement. A description of the repairs performed must be documented in the technician correction comments.

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Clean the oil pump suction pipe with solvent.

WARNING:

Refer to SAFETY GLASSES AND COMPRESSED AIR WARNING

Dry the oil pump suction pipe with compressed air.
Inspect the oil pump suction pipe for the following conditions:
1. Damage to the oil pump mounting boss (1) for possible leakage paths.
2. Damage to the exterior case (2) for cracks, imperfections or damage.
3. Damage to the intake port (3) for blockage, foreign material, cracks or damage.
4. Damage to the mounting bolt hole (4) for cracks, imperfections or damage.
If any of the above conditions exist, replace the oil pump suction pipe.