Fuel System Spring Lock Fitting - Proper Assembly

Article No. 85-22-27

FUEL SYSTEM - PROPER ASSEMBLY TECHNIQUE FOR SPRING LOCK FITTING AT ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINE CONNECTIONS

LIGHT TRUCK 1986 RANGER, BRONCO II, AEROSTAR, BRONCO, E & F SERIES

The following additional information supplements the spring lock fuel connection removal and installation procedures in the Light Truck Shop Manual, Section 24-50 for E & F Series, Bronco, Ranger, and Bronco II; and 9-06 for Aerostar.

At initial assembly, a white plastic indicator ring is used to assure proper assembly of the spring lock fitting at the fuel supply line connection to the engine fuel rail, and at the engine fuel return line connection.

Figure 24 - PROPER ASSEMBLY TECHNIQUE FOR SPRING LOCK FITTING AT ENGINE/FUEL LINE INTERFACE - ALL EFI ENGINES:

After each of these two fitting connections are assembled, the white plastic indicator ring remains (loose) on the fuel line (as shown in Figure 24).

When servicing these two spring lock fuel connections, and to assure proper reassembly of these connections, refer to the procedure outlined in Figure 24.
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