For 1990-2009 cars only
- Remove the oil level sensor from the pan.
- Remove the oil pan cover, gasket, and bolts.
- Remove the oil pan drain plug and O-ring seal.
- Remove the oil pan baffle bolts and baffle.
- Drill out (3) the oil pan gasket retaining rivets (2), if required.
- Remove the gasket (1) from the oil pan.
- Clean the oil pan in solvent. Be sure to thoroughly clean all of the oil passages and recesses of the pan.
- Clean the oil pan gasket surfaces. Refer to Replacing Engine Gaskets .
- Dry the oil pan with compressed air.
- Inspect the gasket sealing surfaces for excessive scratches or gouging. Refer to Replacing Engine Gaskets .
- Inspect the oil pan oil level sensor seal surface for damage.
- Inspect the oil pan drain plug and threaded drain hole for damaged threads.
- Inspect the oil filter sealing surface for scratches or gouging.
- Inspect the oil passages for restrictions.
- Inspect the oil filter fitting (1) for a loose fit or damaged threads.
- Inspect the oil filter bypass valve (2) for proper operation.
Important:
• Do not reuse the oil pan cover gasket. Install a NEW cover gasket during
assembly. • Do not reuse the oil pan to engine block gasket. Install a NEW gasket
during assembly. • When installing a NEW oil pan gasket, it is not necessary to install
the rivets that retain the NEW gasket to the pan.
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
If the O-ring seal of the sensor is not cut or damaged, it may be reused.
The drain plug O-ring seal may be reused if not cut or damaged.
Lightly push the bypass valve into the bore. The valve spring should reseat the valve to the proper position.
