PRE-RELEASE
Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection (LDK, LHU)
| Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection (LDK, LHU) |
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Remove the engine oil level sensor retainer ring (2).
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Remove the oil level indicator plate bolts.
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Remove the engine oil level sensor assembly (1).
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Clean the oil pan (1) mating surface.
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Remove the oil pan baffle bolts.
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Remove the oil pan baffle (1). |
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Clean the oil pan (2). Remove all the sludge and the oil deposits.
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Inspect the engine oil drain plug threads.
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Inspect the oil pan for cracking near the pan rail and the transmission mounting points.
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Inspect the oil pan for cracking resulting from impact or flying road debris.
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Inspect the oil pan baffle and pickup screen.
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Install the oil pan baffle.
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Refer to
Fastener Caution
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Install the antislosh plate bolts and tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb ft) . |
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Clean and inspect the oil level sensor (1). Ensure that the float (2) moves freely within the sensor and the oil holes are clear of debris and not obstructed.
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Install the engine oil level sensor assembly (1) into the oil pan with the oil level indicator plate bolts. Tighten the bolts to
10 Nm (89 lb in)
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Install the engine oil level sensor connector and secure with a retaining ring (2).
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