TM 53810-300-24&P-3
5.7 Water Filter and Conditioner
If shut-off valves are not provided, vise grip pliers can be
7. Insert the new element.
used to clamp each hose closed during the filter change.
8. Use a new filter cover gasket, install the filter cover
2. Remove the filter cover-to-filter body bolts.
and tighten the bolts evenly.
3. Remove and discard the element.
9. Open the inlet and outlet lines by opening the
shutoff valves or removing the vise grip plier clamps.
4. Remove and discard the corrosion resistor plates, if
the former type filter is used.
10.
Operate the engine and check for leaks. The
top of the filter and the outlet line should feel warm to the
5. Remove the sludge and sediment and wash the
touch with the rise in coolant temperature. If not,
sump and filter body. Dry it thoroughly with compressed
disconnect the filter outlet line at the end opposite the
air.
filter connection to bleed the air from the system and
reconnect the line. Use caution to minimize coolant loss.
6. Replace the drain plug, if removed, in the bottom of
the filter.
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