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Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

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  1. Oil Pan Drain Plug (3) - Remove
    Fig 1: Oil Pan Drain Plug
    GM4248436Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Oil Pan Drain Plug Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD
  3. Clean the oil pan. (1)
  4. Inspect the oil pan drain plug thread of the oil pan.
  5. Inspect the oil pan for cracking near the pan rail and the transmission mounting points.
  6. Inspect the oil pan for cracking resulting from impact or flying road debris.
  7. Repair or replace the oil pan as necessary.
  8. Oil Pan Drain Plug Seal (2) - Install a NEW seal.
  9. Oil Pan Drain Plug (3) - Install and tighten 14 N.m (124 lb in)
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  10. Clean the oil baffle. (1)
    Fig 2: Oil Baffle
    GM4248437Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Inspect the oil pan baffle and oil pump suction pipe screen.
    NOTE: The oil pump suction pipe screen is glued to the oil pan baffle and is not removable.
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