1996 Jeep Cherokee Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Dip stick, Dip stick tube.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.
Asked on January 30, 2011
Oil dip stick tube replacement
Oil dip stick tube is broken.I need to replace.1996 jeep grand cherokee 5.2 v8.How is this done?
Answer
Replied on February 6, 2011
There is one bolt that mounts it to the engine block. Remove it and the tube will pull out of the block. There is an o-ring at the end to prevent a leak. Before you replace the new one, put a thin coating of oil on the o-ring and then slide it into place and rebolt the new tube to the engine.