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Fuel Tank Unit: Service and Repair

FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 44402 Fuel Tank Sending Unit Wrench

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Remove the fuel tank.
2. Remove fuel lines from sender assembly.




3. Remove the fuel sender assembly retaining ring using the J 44402.
4. 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.

5. 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 pump 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 pump strainer does not block full travel of the float arm.

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

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the fuel sender assembly retaining ring using the J 44402.
4. Install fuel lines to sender assembly.
5. Install the fuel tank.