3rd Gen Fuel Filter Change
3rd Generation Fuel Filter Removal And Installation
Original Write Up By HorseHauler
To start off, here are the easy instructions:
Fuel filter change procedure.
1) turn the yellow water seperator valve and let everything drain out. (i like to extend the hose to reach bucket for less mess)
2) get 1 1/8" socket and unscrew the filter lid, this will also help drain fuel out faster
3) take out old filter AND o-ring
4) wipe out the inside if necassary (but you shouldnt need to do it, unless there is a ton of gunk in there, IMO risk for getting lint in the container)
5) stick on new filter AND o-ring
6) lube the o-ring
7) stick it back in the canister
8) turn the seperator valve back to normal
9) twist the fuel filter cab back on snug (or i believe to 24 Ft Lbs)
10) turn the key a couple times (bump start the engine this get the pump goin longer)
11) and start that sucker up, easy as pie
Now for my pictures:
Fresh fuel filter
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/pics/data/539/medium/fuelfilterchange001.jpg
Hose extension to catch fuel in clear bottle
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/pics/data/539/medium/fuelfilterchange003.jpg
Turn the yellow drain valve, and unscrew lid
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/pics/data/539/medium/fuelfilterchange004.jpg
Take out old filter and O-ring
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/pics/data/539/medium/fuelfilterchange005.jpg
Put on new filter
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/pics/data/539/medium/fuelfilterchange006.jpg
Lube new O-ring
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/pics/data/539/medium/fuelfilterchange007.jpg
Drop assembly into canister (after checking for debri on inside of canister)
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/pics/data/539/medium/fuelfilterchange008.jpg
Close the drain valve
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/pics/data/539/medium/fuelfilterchange009.jpg
Torque lid to 24 Ft. Lbs.
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/pics/data/539/medium/fuelfilterchange010.jpg
Check to see any water seperation at the end
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/pics/data/539/medium/fuelfilterchange011.jpg
Bump start the engine a couple times and start er up.
Check for leaks and listen to her purr
--Iker42 21:44, 17 March 2008 (EDT)
