Overview
See Fig.1 for the numbers in brackets, unless
otherwise specified.
Note
: fuel tank capacity and oil technical
specifications are detailed in section 36.1
'LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE'.
Disassembly
See Fig.1 for the numbers in brackets, unless
otherwise specified.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury and property
damage, be sure wheel chocks and lifting
equipment are properly secured and of
adequate capacity to do the job safely.
Remove the parts and components as
following:
1. Position the vehicle in a level work area,
raise the body and install the body safety pins.
2. Apply the parking brake and switch off the
engine.
3. Turn the steering wheel in both directions
several times to relieve any pressure in the
steering system.
Block all road wheels.
4. Close fuel shut off valve at the fuel filters to
prevent loss of fuel prime at the engine.
5. Disconnect fuel liquid level sensor joint.
6. With a suitable container in position, remove
drain plug (12,Fig2) and drain fuel from fuel
tank (25). Reinstall drain plug when fuel tank
is completely drained.
7. Identify and tag fuel lines connected to
fuel tank (25) and engine, with a suitable
container available to catch leakage, loosen
the clamp(2,14)disconnect fuel lines(3.15.16)
from fuel tank (25) and engine. Cap open line
ends to prevent entry of dirt.
8. Remove bolts (9) , washers (10) , bolt (4),
Connector (7), washers (5,8) and articulating
Fuel Tank And Mounting