Fuel Tank Unit: Service and Repair

FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

TOOL REQUIRED
J 39765 Fuel Sender Lock Nut Wrench

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the fuel tank.

NOTE: Do Not handle the fuel sender assembly by the fuel pipes. The amount of leverage generated by handling the fuel pipes could damage the joints.

2. Remove the retaining ring from the fuel sender assembly using the J 39765 fuel sender lock nut wrench.
3. Remove the fuel sender assembly and the seal. Discard the seal.

CAUTION: Drain the fuel from the fuel sender assembly into an approved container in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury. Never store the fuel in an open container.

4. Clean the fuel sender sealing surfaces.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury that may result from a fuel leak, always replace the fuel sender gasket when reinstalling the fuel sender assembly.




1. Install the new seal on the fuel tank.

IMPORTANT: The fuel strainer must be in a horizontal position when the fuel sender is installed in the tank. When installing the fuel sender assembly, assure that the fuel strainer does not block full travel of the float arm.

2. Install the fuel sender assembly into the fuel tank.

NOTE: Refer to the Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the retaining ring to the fuel sender assembly using the J 39765.
4. Install the fuel tank.