For 1990-2009 cars

### Cleaning Procedure

1. Clean the oil pan components with solvent.

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

2. Dry the oil pan components with compressed air.

### Inspection Procedure

1. Inspect the exterior of the oil pan for the following:

• | Damage to the transmission mounting hole threads (1)

• | Damage to the exterior of the oil pan (2)

• | Damage to the oil pan drain plug hole threads (3)

• | Damage to the oil pan bolt holes (5)

2. Inspect the interior of the oil pan for the following:

• | Damage to the oil pan gasket sealing surface (1)

• | Damage to the oil pan-axle pass through (2)

• | Damage or blockage to the oil pan interior (3)

3. Repair or replace the oil pan as necessary.