ENGINE ASSEMBLY -706880516

TM 5-4210-233-14&P-1

4-129. ENGINE ASSEMBLY

This task covers:

a. Service

b. Follow-on Maintenance

TOOLS REQUIRED

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

Tool Kit, General Mechanics, Automotive

Main Engine Shutdown-(see para 2-12.)

(Appendix B, Section III, Item 1)

APU Shutdown (see para 2-16.)

Batteries Disconnected (see para 4-114.)

MATERIALS/PARTS REQUIRED

Engine Compartment Covers Open

Engine Oil (Item 20, Appendix E)

Oil Filter (Fig. 81, Appendix F)

a. Removal.

(1) Allow main engine to run for approximately five minutes and turn if off.

NOTE

Engine has an oil capacity of 25 quarts (23.7 I).

(2) Remove oil drain plug (1) and drain oil into suitable container (5 gal. (19 I) capacity).

(3) When oil has drained completely, install drain plug (1).

(4) Unscrew oil filter with filter removal tool. Place drain container under filter.

(5) Discard oil filter (2) in a combustible waste area.

(6) Coat seal gasket of new oil filter with clean engine oil (Item 20, Appendix E).

(7) Install oil filter (2) and tighten it one-half turn beyond gasket contact.

(8) Remove engine oil fill cap (3) from driver's side rocker cover of engine.

(9) Add 25 quarts (23.7 I) of engine oil (Item 20, Appendix E) through oil fill opening.

(10) Install engine oil fill cap (3).

(11) Turn two knurled screws (4) counter-clockwise and remove dipstick access door (5) from passenger

side of engine enclosure.

(12) Remove engine dipstick (6) and wipe off oil with rag.

(13) Reinstall engine dipstick (6).

(14) Remove engine dipstick (6) and check oil level (7).

(15) Reinstall engine dipstick (6).

(16) Add engine oil (Item 20, appendix E) as needed (1 quart (.95 I) at a time) and recheck oil level.

(17) Start main engine and check for leaks at oil filter and drain plug.

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