Regan Brown
If you're having trouble with your 1996 GMC Sierra 1500, it could be that your fuel pump needs replacing. This is a common issue with this model of car, and there are a few ways to tell if your fuel pump is on its way out. If your engine is stalling or not starting, or if your truck is starting and then suddenly dying, it's likely that your fuel pump is failing. If you're a DIY kind of person, you might want to try replacing the fuel pump yourself. There are a few tutorials online that can guide you through the process, but it's important to make sure you have the right tools and know-how before you start.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Loosen the retainer ring on the pump housing |
| Step 2 | Use compressed air to get dirt away from the hole |
| Step 3 | Turn the pump to pull it out in one move |
| Step 4 | Clean the spot where the o-ring will sit |
| Step 5 | Slide the new o-ring into position on the new pump and moisten it with petroleum jelly |
| Step 6 | Put the new pump in the same way |
| Step 7 | Put the new retainer ring on |
| Step 8 | Wet the top and bottom of the pump with petroleum jelly to make it easy to install |
| Step 9 | Tighten the pump into place |
| Step 10 | Wet the o-rings and fitting nuts, threads and tubing with petroleum jelly to create a tight seal |
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What You'll Learn
Loosen the retainer ring on the pump housing
To put the new pump in, first wet the o-rings and fitting nuts with petroleum jelly, as well as the threads and tubing the nut slides over and pushes against. This will give you a nice tight seal and keep the plating on the tubes from galling. Then, put the new retainer ring on, then wet the top and bottom so that it will be easy to install.
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Clean the spot where the o-ring will sit
To clean the spot where the o-ring will sit, you will need to use compressed air to blow away any dirt from the hole. You can then slide the new o-ring into position on the new pump and moisten it with petroleum jelly. This will give you a nice tight seal and keep the plating on the tubes from galling.
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Wet the o-ring with petroleum jelly
To replace the fuel pump on a 96 GMC Sierra 1500, you must first clean the spot where the o-ring will sit. Then, slide the new o-ring into position on the new pump and moisten it with petroleum jelly. This will give you a tight seal and keep the plating on the tubes from galling. You should also use petroleum jelly to wet the fitting nuts, threads and tubing the nut slides over and pushes against.
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Put the new pump in
To put the new pump in, you must first loosen the retainer ring on the pump housing. Use compressed air to blow away any dirt from the hole. To pull the pump in one move, turn it so it will come out. Clean the spot where the o-ring will sit, slide the new o-ring into position on the new pump and just moisten it with petroleum jelly. Put the new pump in the same way. Put the new retainer ring on, then wet the top and bottom so that it will be easy to install. Finally, tighten the pump into place.
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Tighten the pump into place
To tighten the pump into place, you must first clean the spot where the o-ring will sit. Then, slide the new o-ring into position on the new pump and moisten it with petroleum jelly. Put the new pump in the same way as the old one was positioned. Put the new retainer ring on, then wet the top and bottom so that it will be easy to install. Finally, use your petroleum jelly to wet the o-rings and fitting nuts, as well as the threads and tubing the nut slides over and pushes against. This will give you a nice tight seal and keep the plating on the tubes from galling.
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Frequently asked questions
You must first loosen the retainer ring on the pump housing. Then, use compressed air to blow away any dirt from the hole. Next, turn the pump so that it can be pulled out in one move. Clean the spot where the o-ring will sit, slide the new o-ring into position, and moisten it with petroleum jelly. Finally, put the new pump in the same way, and put the new retainer ring on.
The easiest way to replace the in-tank fuel pump is to remove the bed of the truck.
There are two ways a fuel pump can go out. Either it will quit and stop working, or it will fail intermittently, causing the engine to stall or not start.
Check for a fuel vacuum leak.
Wet the o-rings and fitting nuts, as well as the threads and tubing the nut slides over and pushes against, with petroleum jelly.
