TM 5-4310-452-14
4-18. ENGINE OIL FILTER ELEMENT REPLACEMENT (Con't).
b.
INSTALLATION
1.
Apply a thin film of new oil on new oil filter gasket
(3).
CAUTION
Do not overtighten oil filter element.
Overtightening oil filter element can
cause oil to leak and result in severe
engine damage.
2.
Screw new oil filter element (2) in place on filter
base assembly (1) until oil filter gasket (3) contacts
filter base assembly. Tighten oil filter element 3/4-
turn more with filter strap wrench.
FOLLOW-ON TASKS:
• Check oil level.
• Start unit and check for leaks (see paragraph 2-12).
• Close left door assembly.
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