Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1632

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FUEL TANK (Continued)
1 - FUEL TANK
2 - STRAP MOUNTING STUDS
3 - VEHICLE FRAME
FUEL TANK MODULE
DESCRIPTION
An electric fuel pump is not used in the fuel tank
module for diesel powered engines. Fuel is supplied
by the engine mounted fuel transfer (lift) pump.
The fuel tank module is installed in the top of the
fuel tank (Fig. 21). The fuel tank module contains
the following components:
• Fuel reservoir
• A separate in-tank fuel filter
• Fuel gauge sending unit (fuel level sensor)
• Fuel supply line connection
• Fuel return line connection
• Auxiliary non-pressurized fitting
Fig. 20 FUEL TANK MOUNTING
4 - MOUNTING STRAPS
5 - STRAP NUTS
OPERATION
Refer to Fuel Gauge Sending Unit.
REMOVAL
(1) Drain and remove fuel tank. Refer to Fuel
Tank Removal/Installation.
(2) Thoroughly clean area around tank module at
top of tank.
(3) The plastic fuel tank module locknut is
threaded onto fuel tank. Install Special Tool 6856 to
locknut and remove locknut (Fig. 22). The fuel tank
module will spring up when locknut is removed.
(4) Remove module from fuel tank.
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