TM 9-2320-280-20-2
3-2. ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK TUBE REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Manual References
General mechanic’s tool kit:
TM 9-2320-280-10
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Special Tools
Equipment Condition
Hex head driver, 8 mm
Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-280-10).
(Appendix B, Item 156)
Materials/Parts
O-ring seal (Appendix G, Item 154)
Nut and lockwasher assembly
(Appendix G, Item 144)
Sealant (Appendix C, Item 38)
1. Remove oil dipstick (5) from oil dipstick tube (4).
2. Remove nut and lockwasher assembly (3) and capscrew (13) from harness clamp (2) and upper
dipstick tube bracket (6). Discard nut and lockwasher assembly (3).
3. Using hex head driver, remove socket head screw (8) and washer (7) from lower dipstick tube
bracket (12) and exhaust manifold (11).
4. Remove two screw-assembled washers (1) from upper dipstick tube bracket (6) and fuel line
bracket (14).
5. Remove oil dipstick tube (4) from engine oil pan (10). Remove and discard O-ring seal (9).
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Apply RTV sealant to O-ring seal (9) and install O-ring seal (9) on oil dipstick tube (4).
Install oil dipstick tube (4) in engine oil pan (10).
Using hex head driver, secure lower dipstick tube bracket (12) to exhaust manifold (11) with
washer (7) and socket head screw (8). Tighten socket head screw (8) to 25-33 lb-ft (34-45 N.m).
Secure upper dipstick tube bracket (6) to fuel line bracket (14) with two screw-assembled washers (1).
Tighten screw-assembled washere (1) to 3 to 4 lb-ft (45 N.m).
Secure harness clamp (2) to upper dipstick tube bracket (6) with capscrew (13) and nut and
lockwasher assembly (3).
Install oil dipstick (5) into oil dipstick tube (4).
