TM 5-3810-307-24-1-2
Fuel System Fuel Filter Element in Fuel Filter Assembly. (Refer to Figure K-28.)
The fuel filter element in the fuel filter assembly is normally removed for replacement.
Removal.
a.
Close the fuel pump feed and return shutoff valves (handles perpendicular to the lines).
b.
Using a suitable container to catch any fuel, remove the four capscrews (1, Figure K-28)
securing the end cap (2) to the fuel filter assembly (3).
c.
Remove the end cap (2) and discard end cap o-ring (4).
d.
Remove the fuel filter element (5) from the fuel filter assembly (3) by pulling on the ring.
e.
Remove the plastic spacer (6) from the end of the fuel filter element (5). Retain the
plastic spacer (6) and discard the fuel filter element (5).
Installation.
a.
Place the plastic spacer (6, Figure K-28) on the end (without pull ring) of a replacement
fuel filter element (5) and secure in place by aligning the tabs and turning.
b.
Insert the fuel filter element (5) with plastic spacer (6) into the fuel filter assembly (3).
Turn the fuel filter element (5) so that the pull ring will be aligned with the notches in the
center ring of the end cap (2).
NOTE
The tab on the end cap (2) also aligns with the body of the fuel filter
assembly (3).
c.
Place a new end cap o-ring (4) into the groove on the end cap (2) and align the end cap
(2) with the holes on the fuel filter assembly (3).
Place Loctite 272 (red) on the four capscrews (1). Secure the end cap (2) to the fuel
d.
filter assembly (3) with the four capscrews (1).
NOTE
Prior to starting the impact hammer, ensure fuel system has been bled by
bleeding air from the fuel inlet line at each of the two fuel injectors in
accordance with the Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
(PMCS) Table in Appendix H of the Operator's Manual, TM 5-3810-307-
10.
K-66 Change-1
