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. Disconnect the fuel lines from the sending unit, if required.
3. Using J 44402, remove the sending unit lock ring.




4. Remove the sending unit and seal. Discard the seal.
5. Clean the sending unit 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.

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




1. Install NEW sending unit seal.
2. Install the sending unit.




3. Using J 44402, install the sending unit lock ring.
4. Connect the fuel lines to the sending unit, if required.
5. Install the fuel tank.