SPACER 2G3967 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
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, "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.
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Disconnect two fuel lines (1) at the fuel injection pump.
Cap the lines or plug the lines immediately.
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Disconnect fuel return line (2) from the fuel injection nozzles.
Cap the lines or plug the lines immediately.
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Disconnect two fuel lines (3) from the fuel transfer pump and the air inlet heater.
Cap the lines or plug the lines immediately.
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Remove two bolts (4) that hold two fuel lines (3) on the rear of the engine.
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3054 Engine
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3056 Engine
Remove bolts (5) from the mounting brackets for fuel filter base (6) .
Remove fuel filter base (6) from the engine.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) and the seal from fuel filter base (6) .Installation Procedure
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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3056 Engine
Install fuel filter base (6) on the engine.
Install bolts (5) that hold the mounting bracket for fuel filter base (6) on the engine. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 28 7 N m (20 5 lb ft).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) .