FUEL TANK FILLER SPOUT VENT LINE REPLACEMENT

TM 9-2320-280-20-2 3-29. FUEL TANK FILLER SPOUT VENT LINE REPLACEMENT This task covers: a Removal b. Installation INITIAL SETUP: Tools Manual References General mechanic’s tool kit: TM 9-2320-280-24P automotive (Appendix B, Item 1) Equipment Condition Materials/Parts Rear propeller shaft removed (para. 6-4). Locknut (Appendix G, Item 58) Adhesive (Appendix C, Item 1) Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 46) 1. Disconnect vent line (2) from fuel filler spout elbow (3). 2. Remove locknut (7), washer (5), capscrew (4), and washer (5) securing vent line (2) and clamp (6) to body (1). Discard locknut (7). 3. Disconnect and remove vent line (2) from tee (12). 4. Disconnect vent line (10) from tee (12). 5. Remove capscrew (15) securing vent line (10) and clamp (11) to body (1). 6. Loosen two nuts (13) to allow access to elbow (8). 7. Disconnect vent line (10) from elbow (8) on fuel tank (9), cut vent line (10), and remove vent line (10) from crossmember (14). b. Installation NOTE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 3-56 Use sealing compound on all vent line connector threads before installation. Install vent line (10) and connect to elbow (8) on fuel tank (9). NOTE Upper and lower straps should be approximately 1/2 in. (12 mm) apart after tightening locknuts. Straps should not touch when properly installed. Straps must be replaced if upper and lower straps touch. Apply adhesive to threads of nuts (13) and tighten nuts (13) to 23-27 lb-in (3-5 N.m). Install clamp (11) and vent line (10) to body (1) with capscrew (15). Route vent line (10) through crossmember (14). Connect vent line (10) to tee (12). Install vent line (2) and connect to tee (12). Install vent line (2) and clamp (6) on body (1) with washer (5), capscrew (4), washer (5), and locknut (7). Tighten locknut (7) to 6 lb-ft (8 N.m). Connect vent line (2) to fuel filler spout elbow (3).