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

Oil Level Indicator and Tube

Material:

Removal and Installation

1. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold.
3. Remove the bolt and the oil level indicator tube.
^ To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

4. CAUTION: Failure to lubricate the O-ring seal and the oil level indicator tube-to-engine block mating surface with clean engine oil can result in engine oil leaks.

CAUTION: Make sure the O-ring seal remains in position and does not roll up the indicator tube during installation.

Remove the O-ring seal and discard.

5. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System.

To install, reverse the removal procedure. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
^ Lubricate the new O-ring seal and engine mating surface with clean engine oil.