How to Replace 26 gal Gas Tank Straps 2003-09 Dodge Ram
Created on: 2016-08-10
How to remove, install and replace rusted, corroded and deteriorated gas tank straps on the 08 Dodge Ram 1500 with the 26 gallon gas tank. This repair may be similar to the model with the 34 gallon gas tank.
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step 1 :Removing the Gas Tank Strap
- Leave one side in tight while you remove and replace the other side
- Remove the 16mm nut from the tank strap
- Drop the strap down
- Lift the other end up, forward, and down
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step 2 :Installing the Gas Tank Strap
- Insert the strap straight up, in, and back
- Wrap the strap around the tank
- Start the 16mm nut by hand
- Tighten the nut down
- Torque the nut to 30 foot-pounds
Tools needed
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Socket Extensions
Torque Wrench
16mm Socket
Ratchet
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In this video, we're going to show you how to replace the gas tank straps in a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. This particular tank is a 26 gallon, although the process is very similar for a 34 gallon tank.
We're going to show you the front gas tank strap, but the rear is very similar with the exception of the hook, which we will show you how to remove and reinstall. The items you'll need for this repair are a 16 millimeter deep socket, an extension, ratchet, and a torque wrench.
It is possible to replace the fuel tank straps without removing the tank as a whole, you'll just want to leave one side in tight while you remove the other side. You're going to need a 16 millimeter deep socket and extension, and a ratchet.
Loosen the nut on the tank strap you need to replace. Remove the nut. You may have to lift up on the tank a little, or give it a couple of taps to release the strap from the stud. Drop it down, lift up on the strap, pull forward, and down to remove it. Rear tank strap will come straight up, forward, and out.
Go back in straight up, down, and back. Reinstall the hook of the tank strap in, drop it back and down, wrap it around the tank and back onto the stud. Start the nut back on by hand. The farther you can get the strap to hang up on the stud, makes it that much easier to spin this back on. Finish tightening it down with a 16 millimeter socket ratchet and extension. Torque to 30 foot-pounds.
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