Oil Pan Cleaning And Inspection - Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual

1E-23 Engine Lubrication System:

Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

Reference: "Oil Pan Disassemble: ".
Special tool
J 28410 Gasket Remover
Cleaning Procedure
1. Remove any old thread sealant, gasket material or
sealant using J 28410.
2. Clean the oil pan and oil pan components in solvent.
3. Clean out debris from the bolt holes.
WARNING
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Refer to "Safety Glasses Caution: ".
4. Dry the oil pan and oil pan components with
compressed air.
Inspection Procedure
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).
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)
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)