Automatic Transmission Dipstick - Dipstick Tube: Service and Repair

Filler Tube and Seal Replacement (LM4)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the transmission oil level indicator.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Support the transmission using a suitable jack.
4. Remove the transmission crossmember.





5. Loosen the catalytic converter.





6. Lower the transmission slightly.





7. Remove the indicator tube nut.





8. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
9. Remove the seal from the transmission, if necessary.

Installation Procedure





1. Install a NEW seal to the indicator tube.
2. Install the oil level indicator tube.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the indicator tube nut.
Tighten the nut to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).
4. Install the catalytic converter.
5. Install the transmission crossmember.
6. Remove the support from the transmission.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the transmission oil level indicator.
9. Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON(r) III transmission fluid.



Repair Instructions

Filler Tube and Seal Replacement (LL8)
Removal Procedure





1. Remove the filler tube indicator.
2. Remove the nut (2) securing the filler tube to the secondary air injection reaction (AIR) stud (1).





3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Position a drain pan under the vehicle.
5. Remove the filler tube (1) and seal (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install a new seal (2) into the transmission case.
2. Install the filler tube (1) into the seal.
3. Remove the drain pan.
4. Lower the vehicle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the nut (2) securing the filler tube to the secondary AIR stud (1).
Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
6. Install the filler tube indicator.
7. Fill the transmission to the proper level with DEXRON(r) III transmission fluid.