Removal Procedure
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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. |
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At operating temperature, the hydraulic oil is hot and under pressure. Hot oils can cause burns. To prevent possible personal injury, release the pressure in the implement hydraulic circuit (boom, stick, bucket, and swing), travel circuits, and the hydraulic oil tank at the filler cap before any hydraulic lines or components are disconnected or removed. Remove the filler cap only when the engine is stopped and the filler cap is cool enough to touch. |
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Removal Procedure for the Access Covers and Doors around the Hydraulic Filters
- Release the hydraulic system pressure. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Hydraulic System Pressure - Release".
- Drain the oil from the hydraulic oil tank into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities" for the oil capacity of hydraulic oil tank.
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- Remove bolts (1) and the washers. Remove cover (2). The weight of cover (2) is approximately 25 kg (55 lb).
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- Remove bolts (3) and the washers. Remove cover (4) .
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- Open the right rear access door in order to access bolts (5) .
- Remove bolts (5) and the washers in order to open access door (6) .
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| Illustration 4 | g00612633 |
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- Remove bolts (7) and the washers. Remove support assembly (8) .
Removal Procedure for the Dual Canister Oil Filter
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| Required Tools |
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Part Number |
Part Description |
Qty |
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138-7573 |
Link Bracket |
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- Remove bolts (9) and the washers. Reposition bracket (10) and the filter.
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Note: Cap all hydraulic lines and fittings that are disconnected in order to prevent oil loss. This will also keep contaminants out of the hydraulic system.
- Remove bolts (11), the washers, and the split flanges. Disconnect hose assembly (12) .
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- Remove bolts (13), the washers, and the split flanges. Disconnect hose assembly (14) .
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- Disconnect harness assembly (15) .
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- Remove bolts (16) and the washers in order to disconnect the clips on the wire harness.
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- Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to oil filter (17). The weight of oil filter (17) is 55 kg (121 lb).
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- Remove bolts (18) and the washers.
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- Remove bolts (19) and the washers.
- Remove oil filter (17) .
- Remove the O-ring seal from the block of the oil filter.
Removal Procedure for the Single Canister Oil Filter
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Table 2
| Required Tools |
| Tool |
Part Number |
Part Description |
Qty |
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138-7573 |
Link Bracket |
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| Illustration 15 | g00612850 |
Note: Cap all hydraulic lines and fittings that are disconnected in order to prevent oil loss. This will also keep contaminants out of the hydraulic system.
- Remove bolts (20) and the washers.
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| Illustration 16 | g00613869 |
- Disconnect harness assembly (21) .
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- Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to oil filter (22). The weight of oil filter (22) is approximately 23 kg (50 lb).
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- Remove bolts (23) and the washers.
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- Remove bolts (24) and the washers.
- Remove oil filter (22) .
- Remove the O-ring seal from the block of oil filter (22) .
