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FUEL TANK AND SHIELD MAINTENANCE (M1009) (Con’t).
CAUTION
Before removing sending unit (15) from fuel tank (26), thoroughly clean
area. Failure to follow this caution may result in dirt falling into fuel tank.
25.
Remove sending unit cam (14), sending unit (15), and gasket (16). Discard gasket.
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NOTE
If installing fuel tank shield (25),
Install new gasket (16) at fuel tank
opening.
Install sending unit (15) and sending
unit cam (14).
Install vent hose (35) to vent pipe
(33) and sending unit (15) with 2
clamps (34).
Install vent hose (32) to vent pipe
(33) with clamp (31).
Install fill hose (47) to fuel tank elbow
with clamp (46).
Install cap (42) to drain pipe (40) with
clamp (43).
Install drain pipe (40) to sending unit
drain hose (45) with clamp (44).
Install 2 sending unit hoses (37) to
sending unit (15) with 2 clamps (36).
Install sending unit drain hose (45) to
sending unit (15) with clamp (36).
Install 2 protector assemblies (22)
with 6 plugs (21).
Install 2 insulators (27) to top of fuel
tank (26) and 2 insulators (23) inside
strap assemblies (24).
Hook front of each strap assembly
(24) through crossmember.
Position fuel tank (26) inside 2 strap
assemblies (24).
NOTE
perform steps 26-30.
Use an assistant and provide suitable support when performing steps
14-23.
Lift fuel tank (26) to within 6 in. (15.2 cm) of fully raised position, ensuring that all hoses clear
frame and chassis.
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