TM 5-4930-244-14
e. Oil Filter Assembly.
(1)
Servicing. (Refer to Figure 4-34).
NOTE
If possible run the engine until it has reached operating temperature, Immediately
before draining the oil.
(a)
Place a suitable container under the drain valve (1).
(b)
Drain the diesel engine oil by opening drain valve (1) and drain it into a suitable container.
(2)
Removal.
NOTE
No attempt must be made to clean the oil filter element.
(a)
Unscrew the center bolt (3) and withdraw the filter cover (4), with bolt (3), and filter element (2) from the
engine crankcase (5).
(b)
Remove the o-ring (6) from the chamber of the engine crankcase (5). Discard ring (6).
(c)
Clean the filter cover (4) and chamber of the engine crankcase (5).
(3)
Installation.
(a)
Using your finger, smear a small amount of bil around a new o-ring (6).
(b)
Fit a new o-ring (6) into the chamber of the engine crankcase (5).
(c)
Fit a new filter element (2) into the chamber of the engine crankcase (5).
(d)
Insert the center bolt (3) and filter cover (4) through the new filter element (2) into the chamber of the
engine crankcase (5).
(e)
Tighten the center bolt (3) to a maximum torque loading of 10.0 lb-ft.
(f)
Lift out the dipstick (7) from the engine crankcase (5).
(g)
Fill the engine crankcase (5) to the top of the narrow section on the dipstick (7) to the "H" mark (about 2 1/4
quarts).
(h)
Install the dipstick (7) into the engine crankcase (5).
(i)
Start the engine and run it a few minutes to circulate the oil and check the oil filter assembly for leaks.
(j)
Stop the engine and allow time for the oil to settle and re-check the level on the dipstick (7).
(k)
Add more oil if necessary.
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