SECTION I: TRANSMISSION TESTING, SAMPLING, SERVICING, AND ADJUSTMENT
TM 9-2350-256-20
7-2 REPLACE/SERVICE TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER
THIS TASK COVERS
a. Removal
b. Servicing
c. Installation
INITIAL SET-UP
Tools:
Parts:
Equipment Condition:
Tool kit, general mechanic's
Cartridge assemblies, oil filter (4)
Engine transmission access
(Appendix C, item 53)
(Appendix G, item 10)
doors opened (see paragraph
Wrench, torque (Appendix
Gaskets (2) (Appendix G, item 37)
9-55)
C, item 61)
Lockwashers (24) (Appendix G,
item 132)
NOTE
Removal and installation procedures are the same for both left- and right-side oil filter heads.
a. REMOVAL
1
Remove 12 screws (1) and 12 lockwashers (2).
CAUTION
Prying oil filter head off with screwdriver or
other object could cause damage to mating
surfaces.
2
Use two screws (1) as jackscrews to remove oil filter
head (3). Screw two screws into threaded holes (4) and
raise oil filter head.
3
Remove and discard gasket (5).
4
Remove and discard two oil filter cartridge ass-
emblies (6).
b. SERVICING
1
Clean all surfaces to remove old gasket materials.
2
Clean filter cavity in transmission and 12 boltholes in
oil filter head (3) of oil or other contaminants.
3
Clean and dry all parts and inspect for service ability.
Replace all defective or broken parts.
c. INSTALLATION
1
Install two new oil filter cartridge assemblies (6).
2
Install new gasket (5) and oil filter head (3) using 12
screws (1) and 12 new lockwashers (2). Torque screws
to 26-32 pound-feet (lb-ft) (3543 newton-meters [Nm]
).
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