Section 10-01B: Fuel Tank, Filters, Tubes and Fuel Pump, Diesel Engine | 1996 F-Series and F-Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with Diesel Engines Workshop Manual |
The fuel tank sending unit removal and installation procedures for units equipped with plastic locking rings are the same as for units equipped with metal locking rings. The plastic locking ring on these units can be removed with a band-type oil filter wrench or equivalent by turning counterclockwise. When installing the plastic locking ring, tighten ring to 54-75 Nm (40-55 lb-ft).
Refer to Sending Unit, Fuel Tank (Metal Locking Ring) procedures in the Removal and Installation portion of this section.