Inspection Procedure

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Inspection Procedure
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Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Inspection Points (Exterior)
G04842552Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  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).
      Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Inspection Points (Exterior)
      G04842553Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  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)
      Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan Inspection Points (Interior)
      G04842554Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  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)
      Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pan Baffle Scraper
      G04842555Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Inspect the oil pan baffle scraper for damage.
  5. Repair or replace the oil pan and/or oil pan components as necessary.

Reference: OIL PAN ASSEMBLEΒ 

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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