TM 9-2320-280-20-2
3-33. FUEL FILTER ELEMENT MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Element Removal
c. Element Installation
b. Cleaning and Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Equipment Condition
General mechanic’s tool kit:
Fuel pressure transducer removed (para. 4-26).
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
General Safety Instructions
Materials/Parts
Do not perform this procedure near fire, flames,
Filter element kit
(Appendix G, Item 33)
or sparks.
Cleaning will be done in a well-ventilated area
and a fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-24P
W A R N I NG
Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not perform this procedure
near fire, flames, or sparks. Severe injury or death will result.
CAUTION
Cover or plug all hoses and connections immediately after disconnection
to prevent contamination. Remove all plugs prior to connection.
a. Element Removal
1. Loosen two hose clamps (2), and disconnect fuel inlet hose (1) and fuel outlet hose (15) from fuel
filter cover (3).
2. Loosen hose clamp (7) and disconnect fuel filter drain hose (8) from filter housing (6).
3. Remove capscrew (9), nut (11), and filter housing (6) from fuel filter bracket (10).
4. Remove three capscrews (4) washers (5) and cover (3) from filter housing (6).
5. Remove O-ring seal (14) from filter housing (6). Discard O-ring seal (14).
6. Remove filter element (12) and separator (13) from filter housing (6).
7. Remove separator (13) from filter element (12). Discard filter element (12).
b. Cleaning and Inspection
W A R N I NG
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near an
open flame. A fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when the
solvent is used. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do
this may result in injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment.
1. Use drycleaning solvent to clean all metallic parts.
2. Inspect filter housing (6) and cover (3) for distortion or damage. Replace if damaged.
3. Inspect separator (13) for dirt, contamination, or damage. Replace if dirty, contaminated, or
damaged.
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