Lokar Flexible Transmission Dipstick User Manual

Firewall mount and transmount

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General Installation Notes:
Please read instructions completely before beginning installation. If
you have any questions please call.

Before starting installation, scotch vehicle tires to avoid accidental
movement of the vehicle. Disconnect negative battery cable before
beginning installation.

NOTE: This dipstick is designed for “push-in” style transmissions. Each
transmission dipstick has been calibrated for a specific transmission
application. Ford C-4 dipsticks are available for both push into the
case or screw into the pan styles.

The firewall mount dipstick is approximately 24" in length, allowing
it to be mounted on the firewall or anywhere desired in the engine
compartment. The transmount dipstick varies in length according to
the transmission application and mounts on the bell housing. The
firewall mount is the most versatile and is used where there is little
room in the engine compartment. The transmount is recommended
for most fenderless vehicles.

NOTE: You will need automotive silicone sealant and a suitable funnel to
complete this installation (not supplied). Firewall mount dipsticks will also
need two mounting screws (not supplied).

Refer to Fig. 1 for the component names.

NOTE: DO NOT remove any nuts securing the braided stainless steel hose to

the dipstick tube assembly

Step 1: Check the dipstick packaging to make sure you have the correct

dipstick for your application.

Step 2: If there is an existing grommet or other seal in the dipstick opening

in the transmission case that will prevent the new Lokar dipstick
from fitting into the transmission, remove it. Clean the dipstick
opening on the transmission, being sure it is free from all debris
or burrs.

Step 3: Remove the handle and inner measuring cable from the dipstick

tube assembly.

Step 4: Make sure the o-rings are in place on the trans tube fitting. Apply

a small bead of automotive silicone sealant (not supplied) around
the diameter of the trans tube fitting just below the hex part of the
fitting, above the top o-ring.

Step 5: Lightly lubricate the o-rings on the trans

tube fitting with clean transmission fluid.
Push the trans tube fitting into the dipstick
opening on the transmission (or on some
Ford C4 applications, screw the trans tube
fitting into the pan).

NOTE: On Ford C4 case fill transmissions, and on GM

4L60E transmissions, the dipstick tube assembly
must be positioned so that the longest flat side of
the trans tube fitting is towards the transmission
case in order for it to be installed.

Step 6: Firewall Mount: Route the dipstick tube

assembly to the desired mounting spot
and install the mounting bracket using two
screws of your choice (not included).

Step 6: Transmount: Install the mounting bracket

onto the bell housing using the appropriate
existing bell housing bolt.

Step 7: Make sure the dipstick tube assembly is

not touching the exhaust at any point.
Lightly lubricate the o-rings on the dipstick
handle with clean transmission fluid.

Fig. 2

Using the supplied funnel adapter and an
appropriate funnel (not supplied), fill the
transmission to the FULL mark on the inner
measuring cable.

Fig. 3

Step 8: Follow the transmission manufacturer’s

recommended procedure for checking and
topping off the transmission fluid. Return the
dipstick handle and inner measuring cable
into the dipstick housing assembly.

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Flexible Transmission Dipstick Installation Instructions

Flexible Transmission Dipstick

Installation Instructions

INS0025 Rev. 03/07/14 RPD 05/20/14

Page 1

Firewall Mount and Transmount

Handle

Mounting

Bracket

(Firewall Mount)

Apply Silicone

Here

Dipstick Tube

Assembly

O-rings

Trans Tube

Fitting

Inner Measuring

Cable

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Funnel

Adapter

Handle

Full

Low

O-rings

Fig. 3

Mounting

Bracket

(Transmount)

Inner Measuring Cable