TM 9-4520-271-14
0031 00
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION
Do not use tools. Use of tools during disassembly could crack filter bowl causing fuel leaks.
1.
Remove filter element (13) and filter bowl (14) as a unit.
2.
Remove filter element (13) from filter bowl (14).
3.
Remove O-ring (15) from filter bowl (14) and seal (16) from filter head (17). Discard O-ring.
INSPECTION
1.
Inspect and clean O-ring gland on filter bowl (14).
2.
Inspect tube assemblies (4 and 5) for damage.
3.
Inspect filter head (17) for loose or missing hardware, leaks, corrosion, and other damage.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION
Do not use tools. Use of tools during assembly could crack the filter bowl causing fuel leaks.
1.
Apply coating of fuel to seal (16) (part of filter element) and install into filter head (17).
2.
Apply coating of fuel to O-ring (15) and install into gland of filter bowl (14).
3.
Install filter bowl (14) onto filter element (13). Handtighten only.
4.
Install filter element (13) with filter bowl (14) onto filter head (17).
INSTALLATION
1.
Install four lockwashers (9), two screws (12), mounting plate (11), two washers (10), and nuts (8).
2.
Apply sealing compound to all male threads of elbows (7 and 6).
3.
Install elbows (7 and 6) per orientation noted during removal.
4.
Connect tube assembly (5) to elbow (6) and connect hose assembly (4) to elbow (7).
5.
Close drain valve (3) on fuel filter (2) and close side front door (1).
END OF WORK PACKAGE
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