How do I remove the dipstick tube from my AW4 pan?

[goldxj]

I went to pull the pan on my AW4, and I can't get the dipstick tube to come out. How is the tube attached to the pan? Do I "have to" remove the tube bracket from the block 1st? I thought there was an o-ring that held the tube to the pan, but it seems like it's really in there, and I sure as hell don't want to break anything, especially the pump arm. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanx,
goldxj

[martin]

GoldXJ,

Yes, follow the dipstick tube up to the engine bell housing. You will find a bolt, remove it then lower the pan with the tube assy still attached.

When you reinstall first attach the tube to the bell housing then put the pan in place. I learned this is the much easier way to do it. It alot more work to attach the tube after the pan it attached.

Martin

[Lucas]

I always leave my dipstik tube attacked to the bellhousing and let the pan and tube drop/swing down as far as it will go. Then I stick in a flat bar (handle of a crecent wrench) and pry the tube out. It is usually stuck on pretty good, but it will pop off with enough force.