BEARING 8M0346 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
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Required Tools    
Tool    Part Number    Part Description    Qty    
A     2P-8250     Strap Wrench     1    
B     7M-7456     Bearing Mount Compound     -    
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire.Turn the disconnect switch OFF when draining and/or removing any fuel system components.
Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position.
Turn the fuel supply to the OFF position.
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Use Tooling (A) to remove fuel filters (1) .
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Disconnect harness assemblies (2) and tube assemblies (3) .
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Disconnect cover (4) and position out of the way.
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Remove bolts (5) .
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Remove bolts (6). Remove fuel filter base assembly (7) .
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Remove bolts (8). Remove fuel pump adapter (9) .
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Remove bolts (10). Remove cover (11) and gasket (12) from pump adapter (9) .
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Remove bolts (13) to separate fuel filter base (14) and fuel filter base (15) .
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Remove O-ring seals (16) .
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Remove shield (17) and taperlock stud (18). Repeat this procedure for the remaining fuel filter base assembly.Installation Procedure
Install fuel filter base (15), fuel filter base (14), and fuel filters (1) in the reverse order of removal.
Apply Tooling (B) onto taperlock stud (18) .
Tighten taperlock stud (18) to a torque of 68 7 N m (50 5 lb ft).
Apply a thin film of clean fuel to new fuel filter assembly. Install the fuel filter assembly hand tight until the seal is in contact with fuel filter base assembly. Use Tooling (A) in order to tighten the fuel filter assembly for an additional 3/4 turn. Repeat this procedure for the remaining fuel filter assembly.
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime".