GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 898136  Size: SH
  1. Remove the cylinder number 2 spark plug and wire. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
  2. Remove the oil level indicator from the tube.
  3. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt.
  4. Remove the oil level indicator tube from the engine block.
  5. Important: The O-ring seal may be reused if not cut or damaged.

  6. Inspect the O-ring seal for cuts or damage.
  7. Remove the O-ring seal from the tube, if required.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 898136  Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
  2. Install the O-ring seal onto the oil level indicator tube.
  3. Install the oil level indicator tube behind the exhaust manifold.
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Install the oil level indicator tube into the block. Install the tube with the collar flush to the block.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the oil level indicator tube bolt.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  10. Install the oil level indicator to the tube.
  11. Install the cylinder number 2 spark plug and wire. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .