Removal Procedure
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| Tool | Part Number | Part Description | Qty |
| A | 2P-8250 | Strap Wrench | 1 |
Start By:
- Remove the enclosures for the engine. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Enclosure - Remove and Install".
- Remove the engine side guards. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Side Guards - Remove and Install".
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Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the machine. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids. Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide", for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids in Caterpillar machines. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
Note: Check the condition of all seals and of all components. If any parts are worn or damaged, use new parts for replacement.
Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all wires, and on all tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, hoses, and tubes. This helps to prevent fluid loss and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.
- Turn off the fuel supply valve at the fuel tank.
- In order to only remove the fuel priming pump, remove two bolts (1) and bolt (4). Remove fuel priming pump (2). Remove the gasket at the base of the pump (2) .
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| Illustration 1 | g00352713 |
- Disconnect electrical plug (5) .
- If necessary, remove pressure switch (3) .
- Disconnect four tube assemblies (6) .
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| Illustration 2 | g00352714 |
- Use Tooling (A) in order to remove secondary fuel filters (7) .
Note: All fuel filters will contain fuel. When you are removing the filters, use caution in order to minimize spilling of fuel.
- Loosen primary filter housing retaining bolt (8) and remove primary filter housing (9) .
Note: The primary filter housing (9) has a tight seal that connects the primary filter housing to the filter base. Use caution when you remove the primary filter housing from the filter base.
- Remove primary filter element (10) from primary filter housing (9) .
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| Illustration 3 | g00352716 |
- Remove four bolts (11) and two bolts (12) .
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| Illustration 4 | g00352718 |
- Remove fuel filter base (13) .