TM 9-2320-387-24-l
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4-32. FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Maintenance and repair shop equipment
automotive (Appendix B, Item 2)
Materials/Parts
Five lockwashers (Appendix G, Item 210)
Gasket (Appendix G, Item 61)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-10
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
Fuel tank removed (para. 3-25).
General Safety Instructions
Do not perform this procedure near fire, flames, or
sparks.
Maintenance Level
Unit
WARNING
Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not perform this procedure
near fire, flame, or sparks. Severe injury or death may result.
a. Removal
1.
Remove five screws (1) and lockwashers (2) from fuel level sending unit (3) and fuel tank (6). Discard
lockwashers (2).
2.
Remove fuel level sending unit (3) from inside of fuel tank (6).
3.
Remove and discard gasket (4).
b. Installation
1.
Place gasket (4) on fuel level sending unit (3).
2.
Install fuel level sending unit (3) into fuel tank (6), ensuring not to bend float arm (8).
3.
Align holes of fuel level sending unit (3) to tank (6) so float (7) is pointed in same direction that tank
filler neck (5) points.
4.
Install fuel level sending unit (3) on fuel tank (6) with five lockwashers (2) and screws (1). Tighten
screws (1) to 32 lb-in. (4 N*m).
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