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Inspection Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug Hole Threads, Oil Pan Mounting Holes And Bracket Bolt Hole Threads
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  1. 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 Engine Mount Brace Bolt Hole Threads And Engine Front Cover Bolt Hole Threads
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  2. 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: Identifying Upper And Lower Oil Suction Tube Mounting Bracket Bolt Hole Threads
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  3. 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: Identifying Oil Pan Baffle Scraper For Damage
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  4. Inspect the oil pan baffle scraper for damage.
  5. Repair or replace the oil pan and/or oil pan components as necessary.

    Reference: OIL PAN ASSEMBLE