Automatic Transmission Dipstick - Dipstick Tube: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the engine air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
2. Remove the transmission fluid level indicator from the fluid fill tube.
3. 6.5L Diesel Engine: Remove the bolt and the nut securing the transmission fluid fill tube to the engine.





4. 7.4L Engine: Remove the nut securing the transmission fluid fill tube to the transmission stud.
5. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Support the vehicle with safety stands.
7. Remove any dirt from the transmission where the fluid fill tube enters the transmission case.
8. Remove the transmission fluid fill tube from the transmission. Pull the tube upward from the transmission.
9. Remove the transmission fill tube seal.
10. Clean the metal parts using solvent. Do not allow the solvent to enter the transmission.
11. Air dry the parts.

Installation Procedure





1. Install a new oil level indicator tube seal into the transmission case.
2. Install the bottom of oil level indicator tube into the seal.
3. Remove the safety stands.
4. Lower the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. For the 6.5L diesel engine, install the bolt and the nut securing the oil level indicator tube brackets to the engine.
^ Tighten the bolt to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the nut to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. For the 7.4L gasoline engine, install the nut securing the oil level indicator tube to the transmission stud.
^ Tighten the nut to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
8. Install the oil level indicator.
9. Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure.