TM 9-2320-272-24-1
3-30. FUEL FILTER AND COVER MAINTENANCE (Contd)
NOTE
Perform steps 6 through 11 to repair or replace filter cover or any
fittings.
6.
Disconnect filter inlet line (8) from adapter (7).
7.
Disconnect filter outlet line (1) from elbow (2).
NOTE
l Assistant will help with steps 8 through 10.
l Record the directions of elbow and tee before removal.
8.
Remove three locknuts (5), screws (3), and filter cover (11) from mounting bracket (4). Discard
locknuts (5).
9.
Remove elbow (2) from filter cover (11).
10.
Remove adapter (7), tee (6), and elbow (10) from filter cover (11).
11.
Remove drainvalve (9) from tee (6).
c . Cleaning and Inspection
NOTE
Perform all steps of task c if fuel filter cover was removed from
vehicle.
1.
Inspect elbows (2) and (10), tee (6), adapter (7), and drainvalve (9) for stripped threads. Replace any
damaged part(s).
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near open
flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do this may
result in injury to personnel.
2.
Clean filter cover (11) and filter case (15) with drycleaning solvent and dry with lint-free cloth.
3.
Inspect fuel filter cover (11) for cracks or damage to gasket seating area. Replace if cracked or
seating area is damaged.
4.
Inspect fuel filter case (15) for cracks, stripped threads, or damage to gasket seating area. Replace if
cracked, threads are stripped, or seating area is damaged.
5.
Inspect drainvalve (16) for stripped threads. Replace if threads are stripped.
d. Installation (M939/A1)
NOTE
l All male pipe threads must be wrapped with antiseize tape
before installation.
l If only the fuel filter element was changed, go to step 5.
1.
Install adapter elbows (2) and (10) on filter cover (11) in directions noted during removal.
NOTE
Ensure drainvalve port on tee faces down.
2.
Install tee (6) on elbow (10).
3.
Install drainvalve (9) and adapter (7) on tee (6).
4.
Connect filter outlet line (1) to elbow (2), and attach filter cover (11) to mounting bracket (4) with
three screws (3) and new locknuts (5).
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