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 the fuel teed and return lines from the sender assembly.
3. Using J 44402, remove the fuel sender lock ring.
4. Remove the fuel sender assembly and seal. Discard the seal.

CAUTION: Refer to Fuel Storage Caution in Service Precautions.

5. Clean the fuel sender sealing surfaces.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: NEVER reuse the old seal or a fuel leak may occur, ALWAYS use a NEW seal.




1. Install a NEW seal onto 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.
3. Using J 44402, install the fuel sender lock ring.
4. Install the fuel feed and return lines to the sender assembly.
5. Install the fuel tank.