GEAR (80 Teeth) 1P8638 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 185-3630 Strap Wrench As 1
Personal injury or death can result from a fire.Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire.Clean up all leaked or spilled fuel. Do not smoke while working on the fuel system.Turn the disconnect switch OFF or disconnect the battery when changing fuel filters.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Turn the fuel supply to the “OFF” position.
Disconnect the harness assembly and remove the fuel pressure sensor. Remove the O-ring seal from the fuel pressure sensor.
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Use Tooling (A) to remove the fuel filter from fuel filter base (3).
Disconnect hose assemblies (2).
Remove bolts (1). Remove fuel filter base (3). Installation Procedure
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Position fuel filter base (3) on the engine. Install bolts (1).
Connect hose assemblies (2).
Install the fuel filter on fuel filter base (3).
Install the O-ring seal on the fuel pressure sensor. Install the fuel pressure sensor on the fuel filter base and tighten to a torque of 10 2 N m (90 18 lb in).
Connect the harness assembly for the fuel pressure sensor.
Turn the fuel supply to the “ON” position.
Remove the air from the system. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Fuel System - Prime".