Steel Tank Installation; Fuel Tank Yearly Inspection - PREVOST H3-41 Maintenance Manual

SECTION 03 : FUEL SYSTEM

5.9 STEEL TANK INSTALLATION

To install tank, simply reverse the "Tank
Removal" procedure. Apply Valvoline anti-
corrosion compound on retainer strap studs,
nuts and fuel tank cradle mounting bolts.
Fasten tank to cradle (tank straps).
TORQUE: 20 lb-ft (27 Nm)
Fasten tank support to vehicle.
TORQUE: 55 lb-ft (75 Nm)
FIGURE 18: FUEL TANK SUPPORT MOUNTING BOLTS
FIGURE 19: FUEL TANK SUPPORT MOUNTING BOLTS
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FIGURE 20: FUEL TANK STRAP MOUNTING
5.10

FUEL TANK YEARLY INSPECTION

Perform an external visual inspection of the fuel
tank from under the vehicle to detect fuel traces
or leaks.
Perform a visual inspection of the fuel tank
connection panel. Make sure there are no loose
connections. Investigate and correct the cause
of any fuel leaks.
Inspect all fuel tank mountings and cradle
attachment points. Inspect fasteners and replace
them as necessary as described in the
procedure that follows.
1. Raise the vehicle with safe lifting equipment
and procedures.
2. Place jack stands under the fuel tank cradle.
FIGURE 21: JACK STANDS UNDER THE FUEL TANK
CRADLE
3. Carefully inspect fuel cradle mounting bolts, 6
locations (Figure 22).