Engine Oil Dip Stick - Dip Stick Tube: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Remove the bolt holding both oil level indicator tubes together.





4. Remove the top half of the oil level indicator tube from the bottom half.
5. Clean the old sealer from the tube.
6. Remove the spark plug for the number 4 cylinder.





7. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt.
8. Remove the oil level indicator tube from the engine using a twisting motion.
9. Clean the old sealer from the oil level indicator tube and the engine block.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the oil level indicator tube to the engine block.
2. Install the spark plug for the number 4 cylinder.





3. Apply sealant, GM P/N 12346004 or equivalent, to the end of the oil level indicator tube top half.
4. Install the oil level indicator tube top half to the bottom half.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Secure the engine oil level indicator tube to the transmission oil level indicator tube with the bolt.
- Tighten the bolt to 13 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
6. Install the engine cover.
7. Install the air cleaner assembly.