C13 Generator Set Engine Caterpillar


Engine Oil Filter Base - Remove and Install

Usage:

C13 CE3

Removal Procedure

Table 1
Required Tools 
Tool  Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
185-3630  Strap Wrench As 


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. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change" for the correct draining and filling procedures.

  2. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil and Filter - Change" for the proper draining and filling procedures.


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  3. Loosen clamp (3) and disconnect tube assembly (4).

  4. Remove bolts (1 ) and elbow (2).


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  5. Remove bolt (5) and bolt (7).

  6. Remove bolts (8) and disconnect tube assembly (6).

  7. Remove bolts (10) and manifold (9).


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  8. Disconnect hose assembly (11).

  9. Use Tooling (A) to remove filter assembly (14).

  10. Remove bolts (12) and bolts (15). Remove engine oil filter base (13) and the O-ring seals.


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    ------ WARNING! ------

    Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a released spring force.

    Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.

    Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to release the spring force.


  11. Remove plug (18), spring (17), and plunger (16) from engine oil filter base (13).


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    ------ WARNING! ------

    Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a released spring force.

    Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.

    Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to release the spring force.


  12. Remove plug (21), spring assembly (20), and valve (19) from engine oil filter base (13).


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    ------ WARNING! ------

    Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a released spring force.

    Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.

    Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to release the spring force.


  13. Remove plug (24), spring (23), and plunger (22) from engine oil filter base (13).


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    ------ WARNING! ------

    Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a released spring force.

    Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.

    Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to release the spring force.


  14. Remove bolt (29), seat (28), spring (27), retainer (26), and spacer (25) from engine oil filter base (13).

Installation Procedure

  1. Install engine oil filter base (13) in the reverse order of removal.

    1. Apply lubricant that is being sealed to all O-ring seals and the filters.

    2. Tighten plug (24) to a torque of 100 ± 15 N·m (74 ± 11 lb ft).

    3. Use Tooling (A) to tighten engine oil filter (26) one full turn after engine oil filter (26) contacts engine oil filter base (13).

    4. Tighten plug (21) to a torque of 100 ± 15 N·m (74 ± 11 lb ft).

    5. Tighten plug (18) to a torque of 100 ± 15 N·m (74 ± 11 lb ft).

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