3126B Petroleum Engine Caterpillar

Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install

Usage:

3126B Z2A

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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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NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.

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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, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.

Drain the engine oil into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil and Filter - Change".

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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.

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Apply Tooling (A) at Locations (Y). Place a new gasket and engine oil pan (2) on the cylinder block.

Install bolts (1). Tighten the bolts according to the following procedure.
1. Tighten Bolts (X). Tighten the bolts to a torque of 31 ± 3 N·m (23 ± 2 lb ft).
1. Start at Position (Z) and tighten the remaining bolts in a counterclockwise direction. Tighten the remaining bolts to a torque of 31 ± 3 N·m (23 ± 2 lb ft).
1. Start at Position (Z) and tighten the bolts again in a counterclockwise direction. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 31 ± 3 N·m (23 ± 2 lb ft).