OIL PAN, DIPSTICK, OIL SUCTION TUBES, AND BREATHER TUBE

TM 9-2815-225-34&P · Work Package 0022 00

DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING AND INSPECTION, ASSEMBLY

INITIAL SETUP

Tools and Special Tools
 General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive
    (Item 1, WP 0061 00)
 Maintenance and repair shop equipment:
    automotive (Item 2, WP 0061 00)
 Automotive maintenance and repair
    supplemental set no. 2 (Item 3, WP 0061 00)

Equipment Condition
 Oil pan, dipstick, oil suction tubes, and
   breather tube removed from engine
   (WP 0012 00).
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DISASSEMBLY

NOTE Perform steps 1 and 2 for Big Cam I only.

1. Remove two plugs (2) and one spacer (3) from oil pan (1).

2. Remove four screws (4) and strainer element (5) from oil pan (1).

NOTE Perform steps 3 through 5 for Big Cam III only.

3. Remove washer (10) and nut (11) from oil pan (12).

4. Remove clamp (9) and oil suction tube (8) from oil pan (12).

5. Remove three pipe plugs (6), two plugs (7), and one spacer (13) from oil pan (12).

CLEANING AND INSPECTION

1. For general parts cleaning information, refer to CLEANING, WP 0051 00.

2. For general parts inspection information, refer to INSPECTION, WP 0051 00.

NOTE Replace any part that does not pass visual inspection or is outside specified wear limits.

3. Inspect oil pan (12) and (1) for cracks, corrosion, warpage, and stripped or damaged threads. Repair damaged threads as necessary.

4. Inspect plugs (2), (6), and (7) for stripped or damaged threads. Replace any damaged plug.

5. Inspect strainer element (5) for damage. Replace strainer element (5) if damaged.

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Illustration, TM page (PDF page 227)
Figure 1. Oil Pan Disassembly.
Figure 1. Oil Pan Disassembly.

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BIG CAM I OIL PAN

(CAST ALUMINUM) 11

BIG CAM III OIL PAN

(STAMPED STEEL)

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CLEANING AND INSPECTION (Contd)

6. Inspect oil level dipstick (2) and oil level dipstick tube (1) for cracks, bends, dents, and corrosion. Discard oil level dipstick (2) or oil level dipstick tube (1) if damaged.

NOTE Perform step 7 for Big Cam I only.

7. Inspect oil suction tube (3) for cracks, bends, dents, corrosion, or rubbing marks caused by vibration. Replace oil suction tube (3) if damaged.

NOTE Perform step 8 for Big Cam III only.

8. Inspect oil suction tube (4) and fitting (5) for cracks, bends, dents, and corrosion. Replace oil suction tube (4) or fitting (5) if damaged.

NOTE Perform steps 9 and 10 for Big Cam I only.

9. Inspect breather tube (6) for cracks, bends, dents, and corrosion. Replace breather tube (6) if damaged.

10. Inspect breather hose (7) for rubbing marks caused by vibration, swelling, or cracks. Replace breather hose (7) if damaged.

NOTE Perform steps 11 and 12 for Big Cam III only.

11. Inspect breather tubes (9) and (12) and aftercooler bracket (8) for cracks, bends, dents, and corrosion. Replace breather tube (9) and (12) or bracket (8) if damaged.

12. Inspect breather hoses (10) and (11) for rubbing marks caused by vibration, swelling, or cracks. Discard breather hose (10) or (11) if damaged.

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Figure 2. Oil Dipstick, Oil Dipstick Tube, and Oil Suction Tubes Cleaning and Inspection.
Figure 2. Oil Dipstick, Oil Dipstick Tube, and Oil Suction Tubes Cleaning and Inspection.
Figure 2. Oil Dipstick, Oil Dipstick Tube, and Oil Suction Tubes Cleaning and Inspection.
Figure 3. Breather Tube Cleaning and Inspection.
Figure 3. Breather Tube Cleaning and Inspection.
Figure 3. Breather Tube Cleaning and Inspection.
Figure 3. Breather Tube Cleaning and Inspection.
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Figure 4. Oil Pan Assembly.
Figure 4. Oil Pan Assembly.

ASSEMBLY

NOTE Perform steps 1 and 2 for Big Cam III only.

1. Install oil suction tube (8) and clamp (9) on oil pan (12) and secure with washer (10) and nut (11).

2. Install three pipe plugs (6), one spacer (13), and two plugs (7) on oil pan (12).

NOTE Perform steps 3 and 4 for Big Cam I only.

3. Install one spacer (3) and two plugs (2) in oil pan (1).

4. Install strainer element (5) in oil pan (1) with four screws (4).

5. For oil pans (1) and (12), dipstick, oil suction tubes (8), and breather tube installation, refer to WP 0042 00.

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BIG CAM I OIL PAN

(CAST ALUMINUM) 6

BIG CAM III OIL PAN

(STAMPED STEEL) Figure 4. Oil Pan Assembly.

END OF WORK PACKAGE

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