TM-9-2320-280-20-2
TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 2 OF 3
JANUARY 1996
TM-9-2320-280-20-2 - Page 285 of 951
TM 9-2320-280-20-2
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Change 3
4-28. FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
a. Removal
b. Installation
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).
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.
Secure fuel level sending unit (3) with five lockwashers (2) and screws (1). Tighten screws (1)
to 32 lb-in. (4 N
•
m).
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Five lockwashers (Appendix G, Item 139)
Gasket (Appendix G, Item 45)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
Fuel tank removed (para. 3-24).
General Safety Instructions
Do not perform this procedure near fire, flames, or
sparks.
WARNING
Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not perform this procedure
near fire, flame, or sparks. Severe injury or death will result.
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