Removal Procedure
- Remove the oil level indicator (418).
- Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt (419).
- Remove the oil level indicator tube (420) from the engine block.
Note: The O-ring seal may be reused if not cut or damaged.
- Inspect the O-ring seal for cuts or damage.
- Remove the O-ring seal (421) from the tube, if required.
Installation Procedure
- Lubricate the O-ring seal (421) with clean engine oil.
- Install a NEW O-ring seal onto the oil level indicator tube, if required.
- Install the oil level indicator tube (420) between the exhaust manifold and engine block.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Insert the oil level indicator tube into the block. The tube must be installed with the collar flush to the block.
- Lower the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the oil level indicator tube bolt (419).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the oil level indicator (418).