Oil Pan and Oil Pump Strainer Cleaning

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Inside of oil pan and oil pump strainer screen (2).

Fig 1: Cutaway View Of Oil Pump Strainer
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Clean sealing surface on upper oil pan, lower oil pan and lower crankcase.
Remove oil, old sealant, and dust from sealing surface.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Surfaces On Upper Oil Pan & Lower Oil Pan
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