TM 9-2320-387-24-l
3-34. FUEL FILTER ELEMENT MAIhTENANCE
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This task covers:
a. Element Removal
b. Cleaning and Inspection
c. Element Installation
INlTlAL SETUP:
Tools
General
mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Filter element kit
(Appendix G, Item 521
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
Fuel pressure transducer removed (para. 430).
General Safety Instructions
l Do not perform this procedure near fire, flames,
or sparks.
l Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be
used near an open flame.
Maintenance Level
unit
WARNING
Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not perform this procedure
near fire, flames, or sparks. Severe injury or death may result.
a. Element Removal
CAUTlON
Cover or plug all hoses and connections immediately after disconnection
to prevent contamination. Remove all plugs prior to connection.
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1.
Loosen two hose clamps (2) and disconnect fuel inlet hose (11 and fuel outlet hose (15) from fuel filter
cover (31.
2.
Loosen hose clamp (7) and disconnect fuel filter drain hose (8) from filter housing (6).
3.
Remove nut (111, capscrew (91, and filter housing (6) from fuel filter bracket (10).
4.
Remove three capscrews (41, washers (51, and cover (3) from filter housing (6).
5.
Remove O-ring seal (141 from filter housing (61. Discard O-ring seal (14).
6.
Remove filter element (121 and separator (13) from filter housing (6).
7.
Remove separator (131 from filter element (12). Discard filter element (12).
b. Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING
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 (61 and cover (31 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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