Service and Repair of Engine Oil Dip Stick and Tube on Savana 2500 AWD V8-53L VIN T 2004
Engine Oil Dip Stick - Dip Stick Tube: Service and Repair
Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove the retaining bolt for the coolant recovery reservoir and set the reservoir aside.
3. Remove the oil level indicator from the tube.
4. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt from the oil fill tube retaining bracket.
5. Remove the oil level indicator tube from the lower tube.
6. Important: The O-ring seal may be reused if not cut or damaged.
Inspect the O-ring seal for cuts or damage.
7. Remove the O-ring seal from the tube (if required).
8. Remove the lower oil fill tube bolt from the engine block.
9. Remove the lower oil fill tube.
Installation Procedure
1. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
2. Install the O-ring seal onto the lower oil level indicator tube.
3. Install the lower oil level indicator tube behind the exhaust manifold.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
5. Install the lower oil level indicator tube into the block. The tube must be installed with the collar flush to the block.
6. Lower the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
