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Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

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    Fig 1: View Of Oil Pan Baffle Bolts & Baffle
    GM387763Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the oil pan baffle bolts and the oil pan baffle.
    2. Fig 2: Oil Pan Cleaning & Inspection Areas
    GM334509Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .
  2. Clean the oil pan and oil pan baffle in cleaning solvent.
  3. Dry the oil pan and oil pan baffle with compressed air.
  4. Inspect the oil pan for the following:
    • Gouges or damage to the oil pan sealing surfaces (1)
    • Damage to the threaded holes (2)
    • Damaged oil pan drain hole threads (3)
    • Damage to the oil pan baffle
    • Damage to the exterior of the oil pan

      A damaged oil pan may interfere with the proper position of the oil pump screen, or may not distribute oil properly in the oil pan sump area.

    5. Fig 3: View Of Oil Pan Baffle Bolts & Baffle
    GM387763Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  5. Install the oil pan baffle and the bolts and tighten to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
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