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4-26. FUEL FILTER ELEMENT REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
• Engine off.
• Diesel fuel (Item 4, Appendix E)
• Left door assembly open.
• One fuel filter element
Tools/Test Equipment:
• General mechanic's tool kit
•·Filter strap wrench
a.
REMOVAL
1.
Unscrew fuel filter element (1) from filter base
assembly (2) with filter strap wrench. Discard fuel
filter element.
b.
INSTALLATION
1.
Apply a thin film of diesel fuel on gasket (3) in
recess of new fuel filter element (1).
2. Install fuel filter element (1) on filter base assembly (2) with filter strap wrench until gasket (3) seats, then turn 1/2-turn
more.
3.
Bleed fuel system (see paragraph 4-21).
4.
Start unit and check fuel filter element (1) for leaks (see paragraph 2-12).
FOLLOW-ON TASKS:
• Close left door assembly.
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