TM 9-2320-387-24-l
1 3-2. ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK TUBE REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
ToOlS
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Maintenance and repair shop equipment:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 2)
Materials/Parts
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-10
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-387-10).
O-ring seal (Appendix G, Item 279)
Nut and lockwasher assembly
(Appendix G, Item 244)
Maintenance Level
unit
Silicone compound (Appendix C, Item 74)
1.
Remove oil dipstick (7) from oil dipstick tube (6).
2.
Remove nut and lockwasher assembly (5) and capscrew (2) from harness clamp (3) and upper
dipstick tube bracket (81. Discard nut and lockwasher assembly (5).
3.
Remove two screw-assembled washers (4) from upper dipstick tube bracket (8) and fuel line
bracket (1).
4.
Remove oil dipstick tube (6) from engine oil pan (10).
5.
Remove and discard O-ring seal (9).
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1. Apply RTV silicone compound to O-ring seal (9) and install O-ring seal (9) on oil dipstick tube (6).
2.
Install oil dipstick tube (6) in engine oil pan (10).
3.
Install upper dipstick tube bracket (8) on fuel line bracket (1) with two screw-assembled washers (4).
Tighten screw-assembled washers (4) to 3-4 lb-R (4-5 N-m).
4.
Secure harness clamp (31 to upper dipstick tube bracket (81 with capscrew (2) and nut and
lockwasher assembly (5).
5.
Install oil dipstick (7) into oil dipstick tube (6).
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