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Detroit Diesel — Untitled Procedure

A Detroit Diesel service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • NOTE: The pre
  • NOTE: Air pressure at the nozzle of the air hose
  • NOTE: Do not use oil in the bottom of the

Procedure

  1. Soak the body assembly and element in fuel oil to
  2. Pour out the oil, separate the inner cup or bale
  3. Clean and check all of the gaskets and sealing
  4. Refill the oil cup to the oil level mark only, install
  5. Check the air inlet housing before installing the air
  6. Loosen the wing nuts and detach the lower portion
  7. Lift out the removable element assembly and hold it
  8. Pour out the oil, separate the inner cup or baffle
  9. Clean and inspect the gaskets and sealing surfaces
  10. Inspect the lower portion of the air cleaner body
  11. Place the removable element in the body assembly.
  12. Loosen the cover bolt and remove the cover and bolt
  13. Remove the element assembly and baffle from the
  14. Remove the dust and clean the cleaner body
  15. Reassemble the air cleaner in reverse order of

Source: manual:Inline 71 Series Detroit Diesel.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.