TM 5-3895-379-23
FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE - CONTINUED
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FUEL FILTER ELEMENT DISASSEMBLY
1.
Place fuel filter assembly (7) on a clean work bench.
2.
Remove barrel nut (44), cap (45) and preformed packing (46) from fuel filter assembly (7). Discard preformed packing.
3.
Remove plug (47) from fuel filter (7).
NOTE
Note position of connector before removal.
4.
Remove bolt (48), washer (49), connector (31) and washer (49) from fuel filter assembly (7). Discard washers.
5.
Remove ring (50), filter element (51) and seal (52) from fuel filter assembly (7). Discard seal.
48
50
31
49
47
46
51
44
52
7
45
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CLEANING AND INSPECTION
1.
Wipe off all parts with a cleaning cloth.
2.
Inspect fuel filter assembly for cracks, nicks, dents and stripped threads. If damage is found, replace fuel filter assembly.
3.
Inspect that spring washer is firmly seated in nylon
retainer in fuel filter assembly.
SPRING
NYLON
4.
Inspect nylon retainer for cracking and hardening.
RETAINER
WASHER
5.
Inspect plug, barrel nut and ring for cracks, nicks,
dents and stripped threads. Replace all damaged parts.
6.
Inspect screw and connector for cracks, nicks, dents
and stripped threads. Replace all damaged parts.
7.
Inspect hoses and fittings for cracks, bends, nicks,
dents, stripped threads and cuts. Replace all damaged
parts.
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