TM-9-2320-280-20-2
TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 2 OF 3
JANUARY 1996
TM-9-2320-280-20-2 - Page 84 of 951
3-33. FUEL FILTER ELEMENT MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Element Removal
c.
Element Installation
b. Cleaning and Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Filter element kit
(Appendix G, Item 32)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
Fuel pressure transducer removed (para. 4-26).
General Safety Instructions
• Do not perform this procedure near fire, flames,
or sparks.
• Cleaning will be done in a well-ventilated area
and a fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when
solvent is used.
WARNING
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.
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).
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 (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.
b. Cleaning and Inspection
a. Element Removal
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