3-29. FUEL TANK FILLER CAP AND SPOUT MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c.
Installation
b. Inspection
a. Removal
1.
Remove filler cap (6) and detach cap chain clip (7) from filler spout (11).
2.
Disconnect vent line (1) from elbow (2).
3.
Remove three capscrews (5) and washers (4) from spout mounting ring (8).
4.
Loosen clamp (16) securing filler spout (11) to hose (17).
5.
Remove locknut (12, washer (13), capscrew (15), washer (13), and clamp (14) from filler spout (11).
Discard locknut (12).
6.
Push filler spout (11) out of spout mounting ring (8) and remove filler spout (11) from hose (17).
7.
Remove elbow (2) from filler spout (11).
8.
Using handle (9), remove screen (10) from filler spout (11).
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Maintenance and repair shop equipment:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 2)
Materials/Parts
Locknut (Appendix G, Item 109)
Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 64)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-10
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
• Fuel tank drained (para. 3-25).
• Right rear underbody armor removed (M1114
only) (para. 11-39).
General Safety Instructions
Do not perform this procedure near fire, flames, or
sparks.
Maintenance Level
Unit
b. Inspection
1.
Inspect screen (10) for damage, debris, or blockage. Replace if damaged, or if debris or blockage is
detected.
2.
Inspect three rivnuts (3) for damage, refer to para. 10-56. Replace if damaged.
TM 9-2320-387-24-1
WARNING
Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not perform this procedure
near fire, flames, or sparks. Severe injury or death may result.
c. Installation
1.
Apply sealing compound to elbow (2) and install elbow (2) on filler spout (11).
2.
Align filler spout (11) with hose (17) and push filler spout (11) into hose (17).
3.
Install filler spout (11) on spout mounting ring (8) with three washers (4) and capscrews (5).
4.
Tighten clamp (16) on hose (17).
5.
Install filler spout (11) on body (18) with clamp (14), washer (13), capscrew (15), washer (13), and
locknut (12). Tighten locknut (12) to 6 lb-ft (8 N•m).
6.
Connect vent line (1) to elbow (2).
7.
Using handle (9), install screen (10) in filler spout (11).
8.
Attach filler cap chain clip (7) to filler spout (11) and install filler cap (6).
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