Installation Procedure
Fuel Sender Seal (2) - Install NEW
- Fuel Sender (1) - Install
Transfer Hose (1) - Connect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Fuel Sender Retaining Ring (1) - Install - CH - 48482 Fuel Sender Lock Ring Wrench (2)
Electrical Connector (1) - Connect [2x]
Fuel Tank (1) - Install
Fuel Tank Strap (2) - Install [2x]
- Fuel Tank Strap Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
- Remove the adjustable jack from under the fuel tank.
- Connect the hose and wiring harness retainers as necessary.
Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Hose (2) - Connect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Fuel Pump Fuel Feed Hose (1) - Connect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Hose (4) - Connect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Fuel Tank Filler Hose (3) - Install
- Fuel Tank Filler Hose Clamp (2) - Tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Wiring Harness (1) - Connect
Rear Wheel Drive Differential Carrier Housing Gasket (2) - Install NEW
- Driveline Torque Tube (1) @ Differential Carrier Assembly - Install
- Using a suitable jack stand support the driveline torque tube.
- NOTE:
The driveline torque tube and differential carrier are balanced as an assembly. When re-using the original driveline torque tube it should be re-installed in the same position in relation the pinion splines.
Ensure the driveline torque tube and pinion spline marks (1) are aligned.
If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Remove loose debris from internal and external threads using compressed air.
- Apply liquid thread locking adhesive in a strip along half of the length of the external threads, starting at the tip, just prior to installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Driveline Torque Tube Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications
Differential Carrier Front Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Remove the jack stand from under the differential carrier.
- Install the propeller shaft. Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Refill the fuel tank.
- Inspect for fuel leaks.