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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 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 Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
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Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin. |
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- Wipe the area around plug (2) on the final drive before you remove the plug.
- Add oil to the axle via the plug hole on the final drive. Maintain the oil level to the bottom of the plug hole. If necessary, add more oil. Allow the oil to flow along the axle housing and settle at a common level.
- Clean the plug and install the plug.
Note: The plug is magnetic. Check the plug for ferrous particles that may indicate wear of the differential and final drive components.
- Start the engine.
- Repeat the procedure for the front left final drive.
- Repeat Step 1 through Step 6 in order to check the oil level of the center axle differential and final drives. Repeat Step 1 through Step 6 in order to check the oil level of the rear axle differential and final drives.