Disassembly and Assembly Section

TM 9-2320-312-24-2

Truck Engine

Disassembly and Assembly

Section

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Fuel Filter Base - Remove

SMCS Code: 1262-011

Removal Procedure

Table 1

Required Tools

Tool

Part Number

Part Description

Qty

2P-8250

Strap Wrench Assembly

NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

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Illustration 1

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened

1. Use Tool (A) and remove fuel filter (1).

component life.

NOTICE

Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained

during performance of inspection, maintenance, test-

ing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to

collect the fluid with suitable containers before open-

ing any compartment or disassembling any compo-

nent containing fluids.

Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar

Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies

suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar

products.

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Illustration 2

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and

mandates.

2. Disconnect tube assembly (2) and tube assembly

(4) from fuel filter base (5). Immediately cap all

openings or plug all openings in order to prevent

3. Remove bolts (3) that hold fuel filter base (5) to

the mounting bracket. Remove fuel filter base (5).