3. LOOSEN COVER ASSEMBLY (1).
a. Remove 10 screws (2) and lock
washers (3). Discard lock washers.
b. Pry under two tabs (4) a little at a
time until cover assembly (1) is loose.
6. INSPECT ELEMENT (5).
a. Pull element (5) straight up and out of
oil filter cavity (7).
b. Note if element (5) is
damaged.
7. DISCARD ELEMENT (5).
NOTE
Filter element may come out with cover
assembly.
4. REMOVE COVER ASSEMBLY (1).
a. Remove cover assembly (1). If oil
filter element (5) comes out with
cover assembly, separate element
from assembly.
5. REMOVE AND DISCARD OIL
FILTER GASKET (6).
8. CHECK FILTER CAVITY(7).
a.
b.
c.
Using fluid gun, remove remaining oil
from filter cavity ( 7 ).
Using measuring device, check
cavity ( 7 ) for metal chips and note
contamination.
If element was damaged or more than 1/4
tsp (1 cc) of chips are found, go to
step 8.1. If not, go to step 15.
8.1 INSPECT OIL FILTER COVER ASSEMBLY,
page 4-76.2.
STEPS 9 THROUGH 14 DELETED.
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