The dipstick tube is two pieces the bottom one inserts into the top like you are putting together a tent pole, the bottom gets narrow and inserts into the top. there should not be anything holding them together assuming you have all the bolts off the pan, other than the friction of the o-ring that seals the two together..I'll see if I have a pic on file from when I did mine.

99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..