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
SERVICE PROCEDURES

Push Connect Tube Ends, Steel

 

  1. Using a tube cutter, remove the damaged push connect tube end at a convenient distance from the end. Allow for adequate room to tighten a union with a wrench.

  1. Choose a proper replacement push connect tube end.

  1. If required, form the new tube end to the same shape as the damaged tube end which was removed.

  1. Select the proper size union and attach the new steel tube end to the original tube.

  1. Clean off the steel tube end and replace the push connector onto the tube. (A new retainer clip is recommended.)

  1. Check that the underbody clips are properly securing the fuel tubes.

  1. Start engine (6007) and check for leaks.