Inspection After Removal
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WARNING:
- To avoid the risk of injury to eyes and skin, when using caustic solutions, solvents, acids, or alkaline materials follow the manufacturer's recommendations for use and wear appropriate eye protection and protective clothing. Some of these materials are also flammable. To avoid risk of fire or burns, never smoke or allow sparks or flames (such as pilot lights, electrical switches, or welding equipment) in the work area. Avoid spilling onto a hot exhaust manifold which can cause a fire.
- When using compressed air for cleaning, to avoid the risk of personal injury from flying debris and dirt:
- Do not exceed 207 kPa (2.111 kg/cm 2 , 30 psi).
- Wear appropriate eye protection and protective clothing including gloves.
CAUTION:
- To avoid possible component damage, use solvents or cleaners that will not harm aluminum.
- To avoid possible engine and system damage or performance issues:
- Brush away all dirt and debris from the area prior to opening any fuel, air intake, exhaust, cooling, aftertreatment or other engine system.
- To avoid contamination, any open engine system ports must be closed immediately with clean care caps or an appropriate covering.
- Do not allow any debris to fall into the engine.
- Do not allow any chemical cleaners to enter the engine or any open systems during the cleaning process.
- Inspect the fuel pump shaft for damage. Replace if damage is found.
- Inspect the O-ring seal area for damage. Clean and repair any burred surfaces.
- Inspect the fuel pump mounting surfaces at the pump and block mounting flange as well as the pilot bore for nicks, cuts, or other damage.
- Clean the following with a contact cleaner:
- Fuel pump mounting flange.
- Fuel pump shaft machined taper.
- Fuel pump mounting surface on the cylinder block.
- Fuel pump pilot bore in the cylinder block.
- Dry with compressed air.