Ford 1997 Aerostar Workshop Manual page 33

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
Section 10-01: Fuel Tank, Filters, Lines and
Electric Fuel Pump
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Fuel Tank Sending Unit and Pump — Aerostar, Ranger
CAUTION: Fuel supply lines remain pressurized for long periods of time after the engine (6007)
is shut down. This pressure must be relieved before the fuel system is serviced. The fuel system on
these vehicles is depressurized by disconnecting the inertia fuel shutoff switch (IFS switch) (9341)
and cranking the engine for a minimum of 15 seconds.
NOTE: On some vehicles, fuel tank sending unit is not available separately. On those vehicles, to
replace sending unit, replace entire fuel pump and sender assembly.
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
Description
Fuel Tank Lockring Wrench T90T-9275-A
Fuel Tank Sender Wrench
Removal
1. Remove fuel tank (9002) as described in this section.
2. Remove fuel tank to bench. Remove any dirt that has accumulated around the fuel pump attaching
flange so that it will not enter the fuel tank during fuel pump removal.
3. Turn the fuel tank sending unit locking retainer ring (9A307) counterclockwise with the Fuel Tank
Lockring Wrench T90T-9275-A or Fuel Tank Sender Wrench T86T-9275-A and remove fuel tank
sending unit locking retainer ring.
4. Remove the fuel pump and sender assembly.
5. Remove fuel pump mounting gasket (9417) and discard.
Installation
1. Clean the fuel pump mounting flange and the fuel tank mounting surface and groove in fuel tank
sending unit locking retainer ring.
2. Put a light coating of Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESA-M1C75-B on a new fuel pump mounting gasket to hold it in place during assembly
and install it in the fuel ring groove.
3. Install fuel pump and sending unit assembly carefully to make sure that the filter is not damaged. Be
sure that the locating keys are in keyways and the fuel pump mounting gasket remains in place.
4. Hold the fuel sending unit and fuel pump mounting gasket in place. Install and rotate the fuel tank
sending unit locking retainer ring clockwise using Fuel Tank Lockring Wrench T90T-9275-A.
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1997 Aerostar, Ranger, Equipped with 2.3L, 3.0L, and 4.0L
Tool Number
T86T-9275-A
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