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| Illustration 1 | g02154869 |
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| Illustration 2 | g02154852 |
Scraper | |
The filter for the open crankcase ventilation system may be located toward the front or toward the rear of the left side of the engine. A filter that has been used may contain a small amount of engine oil.
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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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(1) Filter element (2) Housing for the filter element | |
Remove the filter with a 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) allen wrench. The filter may not be used again. Dispose of the filter. Place a new filter inside the filter housing. Tighten the filter to the correct torque with a 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) allen wrench. The torque specification is located on the top of the filter.
Note: Caterpillar will not be held liable for an engine that does not comply with EPA emissions standards due to modification of the OCV filter or due to the use of a filter that is not approved by Caterpillar.