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Just pull on it. If it won't come out by hand, put some pliers on it. It will come out.

thank you. any trick to putting it back in?

No trick getting it back in, just don't break it off getting it out. They usually bust off flush and are a real bear to get the little bit out.

I usually put a tab of axle grease on it and get it started. Then crawl underneath and get a batter grab on it with some channel locks or vise grips(be very careful not to clamp too hard). Then wiggle it in while applying downward pressure. Hope this helps.

No. it is just a light press fit, so you can tap it down into place until the ridge seats against the block.

If you have a problem getting it out, I have inserted a tight fitting bolt instead of the dipstick, and clamped down with round jawed vise grips, and twisted back and forth to loosen them. The bolt keeps you from deforming the tube.

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