TM-9-2320-361-20
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE
OCTOBER 1991
TM-9-2320-361-20 - Page 355 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
3-28. PRIMARY FUEL FILTER MAINTENANCE (Contd)
c. Filter Removal
1. Remove sleeve nut (1), gasket (2), filter head (3), and gasket (4) from filter housing (11). Discard
gaskets (2) and (4).
2. Remove filter element (5) from filter housing (11). Discard filter element (5).
3. Remove cup (6), gasket (7), washer (8), spring (9), and washer (10) from filter housing (11). Discard
gasket (7).
NOTE
Perform step 4 if draincock is damaged.
4. Remove draincock (12) from filter housing (11).
d. Cleaning and Inspection
WARNIN G
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near open
flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do so may
result in injury to personnel.
1. Clean all components with drycleaning solvent and dry with lint-free cloth.
2. Inspect components for stripped threads, burrs, and scratches on mating surfaces.
e. Filter Installation
1. Install draincock (12) on filter housing (11).
2. Install washer (10), spring (9), washer (8), new gasket (7), and cup (6) on filter housing (11).
3. Install new filter element (5), new gasket (4), filter head (3), and new gasket (2) on filter housing (11)
with sleeve nut (1). Tighten sleeve nut (1) 15 lb-ft (20.3 N·m).
f. Filter Housing Installation
1. Install connector (16), connector (17), and elbow (18) on primary fuel filter head (3).
2. Install bracket (15) to primary fuel filter head (3) with four new lockwashers (13) and screws (14).
3. Install bracket (15) and ground strap (21) on frame (26) with two screws (19), washer (24), two new
lockwashers (20), and new locknuts (23).
4. Connect fuel lines (22) and (25) to connector (16) and elbow (18).
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