Removal Procedure
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Hot oil and components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin. |
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
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Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids. Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
- Remove oil pan drain plug (2) and the O-ring seal. Drain the engine oil into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Inspect the condition of the O-ring seal on drain plug (2). If the O-ring seal is damaged, use a new part for replacement.
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- Remove bolts (1) from engine oil pan (3) .
- Remove engine oil pan (3) and gasket (4).
Installation Procedure
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- Remove any gasket material from the mating surfaces of the cylinder block and the engine oil pan. Clean the mating surfaces of the cylinder block and the engine oil pan thoroughly.
Apply a thin bead of 8T-9022 Silicone Gasket on the engine oil pan.
- Inspect the condition of gasket (4). If gasket (4) is worn or damaged, use a new gasket for replacement.
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- Install gasket (4) and engine oil pan (3) .
- Install bolts (1) that fasten engine oil pan (3) to the cylinder block. Tighten bolts (1) to a torque of 28 N·m (21 lb ft).
- Install the O-ring seal on oil pan drain plug (2) and install oil drain plug (2). Tighten the drain plug to a torque of 34 N·m (25 lb ft).
- Fill the engine oil pan to the correct level that is indicated on the engine oil level gauge.