Removal Procedure
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| Tool | Part Number | Part Description | Qty |
| A | 2P-8250 | Strap Wrench | 1 |
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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 machine. 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 in Caterpillar machines. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
Note: Check the condition of all seals and of all components. If any parts are worn or damaged, use new parts for replacement.
Note: Oil will drain from engine oil cooler by approximately one gallon when the oil filters or the bypass valves are removed from the filter base. You should be prepared to contain the oil.
- Remove two bolts (1) and reposition bracket (2) in order to remove oil filter base.
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- Use Tooling (A) to remove oil filter (3) from the oil filter base.
- Remove four bolts (5) and remove flanges (6) from oil filter base (4) .
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- Remove six bolts (7) .
- Remove oil filter base (4) and slide elbow (8) off pipe (9) .
- If necessary, remove cover (10), spring (11) and oil filter bypass valve (12) .
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Installation Procedure
- Install filter bypass valve (12), spring (11) and cover (10). Lubricate filter bypass valve (12) by using clean engine oil.
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- Install oil filter base (4) by sliding elbow (8) on pipe (9) .
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- Install six bolts (7) .
- Install flanges (6) with four bolts (5) .
- Install oil filter (3) on the oil filter base with Tooling (A) .
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- Place bracket (2) in the correct position and install two bolts (1) .
- Fill the engine crankcase to the correct level with fresh oil.
Note: Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for all fluid capacities and the proper filling procedures.