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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Chevy C Silverado - 2WD 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Transmission Fluid Filler Tube and Seal Replacement

Oil Level Indicator Tube Removal

  1. Remove the transmission oil level indicator.

    2. Object Number: 396797 Size: SH
  2. Remove the nut securing the oil lever indicator tube to the transmission housing.

    3. Object Number: 396798 Size: SH
  3. Remove the oil level indicator tube from the transmission case and seal.
  4. Remove the seal from the transmission case.

Oil Level Indicator Tube Installation

    Object Number: 396798 Size: SH
  1. Install a new seal into the transmission case.
  2. Install the oil level indicator tube into the seal.

    3. Object Number: 396797 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the nut securing the oil level indicator tube to the transmission stud.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

  4. Install the transmission oil level indicator.