Inspection Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Exterior Of Oil Pan

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Inspect the exterior of the oil pan for the following conditions:
- Damage to the drain plug hole threads (1)
- Dents, cracks or damage to the exterior (2)
- Damage to the oil pan mounting holes (3)
- Damage to the transmission mounting bolt hole threads (4)
- Damage to the bracket bolt hole threads (5).

Fig 2: Identifying Exterior Oil Pan Components Damage

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Inspect the exterior of the oil pan for the following conditions:
- Dents, cracks or damage to the exterior (1)
- Damage to the engine mount brace bolt hole threads (2)
- Damage to the engine front cover bolt hole threads (3)
- Damage to the A/C compressor mounting bolt hole threads (4)
- Damage to the oil pan mounting holes (5)

Fig 3: View Of Interior Of Oil Pan

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Inspect the interior of the oil pan for the following conditions:
- Damage to the oil pan baffle scraper bolt hole threads (1)
- Damage or gouges to the oil pan sealing surface (2)
- Damage to the oil suction tube mounting upper bracket bolt hole threads (3)
- Damage to the oil suction tube mounting lower bracket bolt hole threads (4)

Fig 4: Inspecting Oil Pan Baffle Scraper For Damage

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Inspect the oil pan baffle scraper for damage.
Repair or replace the oil pan and/or oil pan components as necessary.