Transmission Filler/Dipstick Tube Replacement - Reseat/Repair - 04 TB I6 4x4

webdawg

Original poster
Member
Jun 26, 2014
247
I think my transmission fluid filler/dipstick tube is unseated. There is rust in the tube and the dipstick gets caught sometimes at the end.

I think it happened when I was working on the exhaust manifold.

What is the easiest way to get it to and is there a seal or something? Just jack up the passenger side of the car and get under there?
 

Wooluf1952

Member
Nov 20, 2011
2,663
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The manual says:
Remove the nut holding the tube to the exhaust manifold,
Raise the truck,
Put a catch pan under the trans,
Remove the filler tube and seal. (Two separate parts)
Replace in reverse order.
 

webdawg

Original poster
Member
Jun 26, 2014
247
I switched the Dipstick Seal Yesterday. There is rust inside of the dipstick tube, I cleaned it out w/ a brass tube brush and put the new seal in the Transmission then put it back together. It looks and feels decent now.

Anyone comment why the inside of this tube may be rusty?
 

07TrailyLS

Member
May 7, 2014
423
Toledo ohio
Is it rust or crusty old transmission fluid? What color fluid is on the dipstick when you pull it out. If it's anything other that bright red, change it
 

07TrailyLS

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May 7, 2014
423
Toledo ohio
:celebrate:
 

Wooluf1952

Member
Nov 20, 2011
2,663
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
There have been a few owners that pulled out the dipstick to check the fluid level, and had nothing but the handle. The dip part of the stick had completely rusted off. I don't remember any definitive reason.
 

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