Fuel Filter Base

TM 9-2320-312-24-2

Truck Engine

Disassembly and Assembly Section

3. Install fuel filter (1). Refer to the Operation and

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Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System Secondary

Fuel Filter Base - Install

Filter - Replace" topic for more information.

SMCS Code: 1262-012

4. Prime the fuel system. Refer to the Operation

and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime"

Installation Procedure

topic for more information.

NOTICE

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Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Fuel Transfer Pump - Remove

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened

SMCS Code: 1256-011

component life.

Removal Procedure

NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened

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-

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ing any compartment or disassembling any compo-

nent containing fluids.

1. Position fuel filter base (5) on the mounting

bracket. Install bolts (3).

Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar

Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies

2. Connect tube assembly (2) and tube assembly

suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar

(4) to the fuel filter base.

products.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and

mandates.

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Illustration 5

1. Remove fuel outlet line (1) from fuel transfer

pump (3). Immediately cap all openings or plug

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all openings in order to prevent contamination.