Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection 6.2L LS3
- Remove the oil filter fitting (1), as required. Refer to
Oil Filter Removal.
- Clean the oil pan in solvent.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
- Dry the oil pan with compressed air.
- Inspect the oil pan for the following conditions:
• | Damaged gasket surfaces (1) |
• | Restrictions within the oil passages (2) of the pan |
• | Damaged oil filter seal surface (3) |
• | Threaded bolt holes (4) for damage |
Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection 6.2L LS9
- Remove the oil filter fitting (438), as required.
- Remove the oil pump suction pipe (407), bolts (405), and gasket (406).
- Discard the gasket (406).
- Clean the suction pipe and inspect for debris, restrictions, or other damage.
- Clean the oil pan in solvent.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
- Dry the oil pan with compressed air.
- Inspect the oil pan for the following conditions:
• | Damaged gasket surfaces (1) |
• | Restrictions within the oil passages (2) of the pan |
• | Damaged oil filter seal surface (3) |
• | Threaded bolt holes (4) for damage |
- Inspect the oil pan internal oil passages (1-4) for restrictions.
- Inspect the oil hose mating surfaces (1) for scoring or other damage.
- Inspect the oil pan plug (457) for a loose fit or leakage.
Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection 7.0L
- Remove the oil filter fitting (438), as required.
- Remove the oil pump suction pipe (407), bolts (405), and gasket (406).
- Clean the suction pipe and inspect for debris, restrictions, or other damage.
- Clean the oil pan in solvent.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
- Dry the oil pan with compressed air.
- Inspect the oil pan for the following conditions:
• | Damaged gasket surfaces (1) |
• | Restrictions within the oil passages (2) of the pan |
• | Damaged oil filter seal surface (3) |
• | Threaded bolt holes (4) for damage |
- Inspect the oil pan internal oil passages (1-4) for restrictions.
- Inspect the oil hose mating surfaces (1) for scoring or other damage.
- Inspect the oil pan plug (457) for a loose fit or leakage.