Top Loading Air Cleaner Captive Screw Replacement

TB 9-2300-378-14

(f) Drill remaining bolt holes using same procedure as described above.

(g) Using compressed air, clean all metal chips from bolt holes.

(h) Install air filter element (para. 3-2a).

(i) Repeat procedure on opposite air cleaner.

4-3. Top Loading Air Cleaner Captive Screw Replacement

a. General.

F i e l d reports indicate that some captive screws which are attached to armor top

loading air cleaner access doors are being stripped, damaged and/or are missing. When

this situation occurs, dirt/dust can enter directly into air cleaners which could result

in damage to the engine.

NOTE

If bolt holes in housing are stripped, notify direct support

for repair of holes. If holes are not stripped, proceed with

r e p l a c e m e n t procedures.

Procedure.

(1) Tools and Materials Required

(a)

Hammer, hand: 1 lb. 5120-00-061-8543

(b)

Punch, drive pin: 3/4 in. 5120-00-239-0038

(c)

Wrench, combination box open end: 9/16 in. 5120-00-228-9507

Tape, masking

(d)

(e)

Cloth or cardboard (used to cover housing opening)

Wood, 2 in. x 4 in. x 18 in. long

(f)

Screws (per air cleaner) PN 12290914 (3 required)

(g)

Punch, center 5120-00-293-3509

(h)

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