C 3500 HD Truck 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2002)
Fuel Tank Unit: Service and Repair
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39765 Fuel Sender Lock Nut Wrench
1. Remove the fuel tank.
NOTE: Do Not handle the fuel sender assembly by the fuel pipes. The amount of leverage generated by handling the fuel pipes could damage the
joints.
2. Remove the fuel sender assembly retaining ring using the J 39765.
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.
3. Remove the fuel sender assembly and the seal. Discard the seal.
4. 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.
IMPORTANT: The fuel 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 strainer does not block full travel of the float arm.