sls33

I own a 1997 Explorer, six cylinder, automatic transmission, 4x4. The transmission dipstick tube has a whole in it. So, when attempting to fill the transmission with ATF, it leaks immediately onto the ground. I noticed that the dipstick tube ends about six inches prior to the transmission with the dipstick tube inserted into a flared end of a tube coming from the transmission. Is there a way to remove the transmission dipstick tube (easily), or is it a matter of just pulling the dipstick tube away from the flared end with some old fashioned "elbow grease?"

Thanks in advance for your help!!

390wagon

usually theres a bracket on the tube that goes to a transmission to engine bolt, get that off and the whole tube should just pull out of the tranny.

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68 Ford Country Sedan Wagon-390 FE, C6, 9 Inch
87 Chevy Caprice Classic Wagon-307, 2004R, 10 Bolt, what can i say, i grew up with that car

backlash1

If I remember correctly, the easiest way to remove the bolt that holds the tube bracket is from the Right hand wheelarch. Behind the wheel there's a flexible cover you can remove (held on by clips) and you'll be able to see the bracket and bolt just above the oil filter. cheers
marc