Fuel Tank Unit: Service and Repair
Fuel Sender Assembly ReplacementTools Required
J 44402 Fuel Tank Sending Unit Wrench
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the fuel tank.
2. Remove the fuel feed 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: 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 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.