Function of the three metal tubes on the inside, bottom of the transmission?

[fju2]

I changed the transmission fluid on my 97 Grand Prix GT today and once I dropped the pan, I noticed the small metal tube (indicated by red) was actually not seated inside the metal tube housing on the transmission (indicated by blue). I'm just wondering what exactly the function of the tube is. Obviously it has tranny fluid flowing through it, but I'd like to learn a bit more about its purpose. The other end leads to a rubber tube, and that's as far as I got.

Thanks.




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[matt5112]

http://www.grandprixforums.net/shift_kit.php

MAKE SURE THE LUBE PIPE IS INSTALLED!!! This is the single tube that points straight up into the trans. Make sure the pipe is up all the way and the metal clip is pushed up all the way!! If this tube falls off it means no geartrain lube through the whole trans!

[fju2]

Good info, thanks.

[matt5112]

Not a problem.