TM 55-2815-574-24
FIELD MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
AIR INLET COLLECTOR ASSEMBLY REPAIR
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Materials/Parts (cont.)
General mechanic's tool kit
Cleaning cloth (WP 0178, Table 1, Item 13)
(WP 0179, Table 1, Item 130)
Cleaner (WP 0178, Table 1, Item 8)
Chemical gloves (WP 0179, Table 1, Item 52)
Reciprocating compressor unit power drive
Personnel Required
(WP 0179, Table 1, Item 27)
Engineer 88L
Industrial goggles (WP 0179, Table 1, Item 54)
Seaman 88K
Leather gloves (WP 0179, Table 1, Item 53)
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Stencil brush (soft bristle)
WP 0179, Table 1, Item 20)
Equipment Condition
Utility apron (WP 0179, Table 1, Item 8)
Air inlet collector assembly removed (WP 0104)
Materials/Parts
Air fi(lter cleaning kit
WP 0178, Table 1, Item 10)
NOTE
This task is typical for both port and starboard engines.
REPAIR
WARNING
Wear eye protection when removing springs from air filter element. Springs are under
pressure and may forcefully release and become airborne. DO NOT position yourself in
front of, or in line with, the springs while removing and installing. Watch hands and fingers
when removing and installing air filter element springs. Hands and fingers may be pinched
or cut. Failure to comply may result in personnel injury or death.
1.
Remove two top retainer springs (Figure 1, Item 3) holding air filter element (Figure 1, Item 2) to air inlet
collector assembly (Figure 1, Item 5).
2.
Remove plate (Figure 1, Item 1) and bottom retainer spring (Figure 1, Item 6) from air inlet collector
assembly (Figure 1, Item 5).
3.
Remove air filter element (Figure 1, Item 2) from air inlet collector assembly (Figure 1, Item 5).
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