ARMY TM 9-2815-260-24 AIR FORCE TO 38G1-126-2 MARINE CORPS TM 09244A/09245A-24 3-35 b.   Removal. (1) Remove oil dipstick (1, Figure 3-12). NOTE Note position of dipstick tube to ensure proper position during installation. (2) Remove dipstick tube (2). (3) Cover all openings to prevent entry of foreign material. c.   Replacement. (1) Inspect oil dipstick (1, Figure 3-12) and oil dipstick tube (2), refer to step a. (2) Remove oil dipstick (1) and oil dipstick tube (2), refer to step b.  Replace if damaged.  For installation, refer to step d. d.   Installation. (1) Remove all covering installed during step b (3). (2) Coat end of dipstick tube (2, Figure 3-12) with Retaining Compound (LOCTITE 680). (3) Install dipstick tube until dipstick tube shoulder bottoms against engine block. (4) Install dipstick. FIGURE 3-13.  OIL DIPSTICK TUBE INSTALLATION.