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

Oil Level Indicator and Tube

Material:

Removal and Installation
1. Loosen the upper power steering fluid reservoir isolator bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.).
2. Loosen the lower power steering fluid reservoir isolator bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
3. Lift the power steering fluid reservoir upward off of the isolators and position aside.
4. Remove the nut and the oil level indicator tube.
^ Discard the O-ring seal.
^ To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).

5. 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.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Lubricate the new O-ring seal and engine mating surface with clean engine oil.