Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
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- Remove the oil filter fitting (438), as required.
- Remove the active fuel management oil pressure relief valve (455) and washer.
- 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.
- Remove the oil level sensor (727) and O-ring (728).
- Remove the bolts (427) and baffle (428).
- Remove the oil pan cover (434), bolts (435), and gasket (433).
- Clean the oil pan in solvent.
- Dry the oil pan with compressed air.
- 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
CAUTION:
Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Caution
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