Automatic Transmission Dipstick - Dipstick Tube: Service and Repair

Transmission Fluid Filler Tube and Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Unlock the transmission oil level indicator.

2. Remove the transmission oil level indicator.

Note: Tie the engine wiring harness, between the oil level indicator tube and engine, to the engine, so when installing the new oil level indicator tube the harness will not get caught on the oil level indicator tube.

3. Raise the vehicle.

4. Support the transmission with a suitable jack.

5. Remove the transmission crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4WD 2500 Series) Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4WD 1500 Series) Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2WD 2500 Series) Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2WD 1500 Series) .

6. Remove the transmission oil level indicator tube bracket nut.

7. Remove the exhaust heat shield from the transmission. Refer to Transmission Heat Shield Replacement Transmission Heat Shield Replacement.

8. Lower rear of transmission to allow for clearance to remove transmission oil level indicator tube.

9. Remove the transmission oil level indicator tube from the transmission.

10. Raise rear of transmission to allow for clearance to remove transmission oil level indicator tube from vehicle.




11. Remove the oil level indicator tube (1) and seal (2) assembly.

12. Remove the seal (2) from the oil level indicator tube (1).

Installation Procedure





Note: Lightly oil the seal to aid in the installation into the transmission case.

1. Install a seal (2) to the indicator tube (1).

2. Install the oil level indicator tube (1) and seal (2) assembly.

3. Lower rear of transmission to allow for clearance to install transmission oil level indicator tube into the transmission.

4. Seat the oil level indicator tube seal into the transmission, then seat the oil level indicator tube.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

5. While holding the oil level indicator tube down into the transmission, Install transmission oil level indicator tube bracket nut. Tighten the nut to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).

6. Install the exhaust heat shield to the transmission. Refer to Transmission Heat Shield Replacement Transmission Heat Shield Replacement.

7. Raise rear of transmission to install transmission crossmember.

8. Install the transmission crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4WD 2500 Series) Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (4WD 1500 Series) Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2WD 2500 Series) Transmission Support Crossmember Replacement (2WD 1500 Series) .

9. Remove the jack.

10. Lower the vehicle.

11. Check the transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check.




12. Install the transmission oil level indicator.

13. Lock the transmission oil level indicator.