C7 On-Highway Engine Caterpillar


Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install

Usage:

C7 C7S

Removal Procedure


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.



NOTICE

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, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.


  1. Drain the engine oil into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual for the correct procedure.


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    Note: Do not pry or gouge the sealing surface of the engine oil pan. Use a rubber mallet to tap lightly on the engine oil pan, if it is necessary.

  2. Remove bolts (2). Remove engine oil pan (1) and the gasket.

Installation Procedure


NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.




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    Note: Do not put liquid gasket material on the oil pan gasket or on the gasket surface of engine oil pan (1).

  1. Position a new gasket and engine oil pan (1) on the cylinder block.

  2. Install bolts (2). Tighten Bolts (X) to a torque of 31 ± 3 N·m (23 ± 2 lb ft).

  3. Start at Position (Z) and tighten the remaining bolts (2) in a counterclockwise direction. Tighten the remaining bolts (2) to a torque of 31 ± 3 N·m (23 ± 2 lb ft).

  4. Start at Position (Z) and tighten bolts (2) again in a counterclockwise direction. Tighten bolts (2) to a torque of 31 ± 3 N·m (23 ± 2 lb ft).

  5. Fill the engine with oil to the correct level. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual for the correct filling procedure.
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