TM 5-4930-244-14
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Oil Pan, Gasket and Strainer.
(1)
Removal. (Refer to Figure 5-22).
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent is flammable. Keep solvent away from open flames or sparks
Avoid inhaling solvent fumes or contact with skin
(a)
Clean dirt and debris from around oil pan (1) and gasket (2) Use dry cleaning solvent, acid swabbing
brush, and wiping rag.
(b)
Remove eight screws (3) from oil pan (1). Remove oil pan (1) from bottom of diesel engine block (4).
(c)
Discard gasket (2) from oil pan (1) and diesel engine block (4).
(d)
Clean outside surfaces of the oil pan (1) and diesel engine block (4) with dry cleaning solvent, acid
swabbing brush and wiping rag
WARNING
Care must be taken to ensure that wiping rags are not used to wipe the inside of
the crankcase during overhauls, to eliminate the possibility of fluff entering the
strainer and causing a restricted oil flow.
(e)
Remove the center screw (5), lockwasher (6) from the oil strainer (7) and lift the oil strainer (7) out of
the bottom of the oil pan (1).
(f)
Clean the oil strainer (7) using clear Kerosene and allowing it to drain and air dry.
(2)
Repair.
(a)
Inspect all parts for damage Replace as required.
(b)
Replace gasket (2).
(3)
Installation.
(a)
Position the oil strainer (7) in the oil pan (1), making sure it is correctly seated.
(b)
Install new lockwasher (6) and center screw (5), making sure that the oil strainer (7) is properly
seated
(c)
Position gasket (2) and oil pan (1) onto bottom of diesel engine block (4).
(d)
Install eight screws (3) through oil pan (1) into bottom of the diesel engine block (4). Tighten.
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