Removal Procedure
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
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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 product. 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 on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
- Disconnect two fuel lines (1) at the fuel injection pump.
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- Cap the lines or plug the lines immediately.
- Disconnect fuel return line (2) .
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- Cap the lines or plug the lines immediately.
- Disconnect two fuel lines (3) .
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- Cap the lines or plug the lines immediately.
- Remove three bolts (4) that hold two fuel lines (3) on the rear of the engine.
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- Remove two bolts (5) .
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- Remove fuel filter base (6) .
Note: Use the following steps in order to remove fuel filter (9). The fuel filter assembly has a bayonet type lock ring that allows the fuel filter to drain into the canister for easy removal.
- Remove cap (7). Remove the top plate, the O-ring, and the bayonet type lock ring from fuel filter (9). This will allow fuel to flow into the canister of the fuel filter.
- Turn collar (8) in the counterclockwise direction in order to remove fuel filter (9) .
- Pull fuel filter (9) from fuel filter base (6) .
Installation Procedure
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- Install fuel filter base (6) on the engine.
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- Install two bolts (5) .
Note: If the fuel filter was removed, use the following steps to install the fuel filter.
- Replace the seal on fuel filter base (6) .
- Insert fuel filter (9) in fuel filter base (6) .
- Install collar (8). Turn the collar in the clockwise direction in order to lock fuel filter (9) in place.
- Install the bayonet type lock ring, the O-ring, and the top plate in fuel filter (9). Install cap (7) .
- Install three bolts (4) that hold the fuel lines to the rear of the engine.
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- Connect two fuel lines (3) .
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- Connect fuel return line (2) .
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- Connect two fuel lines (1) at the fuel injection pump.
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