69D and 769D Off-Highway Trucks and 771D Quarry Truck Caterpillar

Engine Oil Filter and Oil Filter Base - Remove and Install

Usage:

769D 5SS

Removal Procedure

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Table 1
Required Tools
Tool	Part Number	Part Description	Qty
A	2P-8250	Strap Wrench	1

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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, PERJ1017, "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.

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Personal injury can result from hot oil or hot components.
At operating temperature, oil is hot and under pressure. Hot oil can cause burns.
Remove the fill cap only when the engine is stopped, and the fill cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.

Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.

Position a suitable container under the engine oil filter assemblies.
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Illustration 1 g00478088
Use Tooling (A) in order to remove two engine oil filter assemblies (1) from oil filter base assembly (2). Put identification on five bolts (3) and the washers. Remove bolt (3). Position hose assembly (4) out of the way.
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Remove the four remaining bolts (3) and the washers. Disconnect cable assembly (5). Remove oil filter base assembly (2) and two O-ring seals from the machine.
If necessary, remove two taperlock studs (6) from oil filter base assemblies (1).

Installation Procedure

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Table 2
Required Tools
Tool	Part Number	Part Description	Qty
A	2P-8250	Strap Wrench	1

Check all of the O-ring seals and the components for wear or damage. Replace the components, if necessary.
Lubricate all of the O-ring seals lightly with the lubricant that is being sealed.
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Illustration 3 g00478089
If taperlock studs (6) were removed, apply 7M-7456 Compound to the threads of taperlock studs (6). Install two taperlock studs (6) to oil filter base assemblies (1). Tighten taperlock studs (6) to a torque of 80 ± 14 N·m (59 ± 10 lb ft).
Position oil filter base assembly (2) and the two O-ring seals, as shown. Position cable assembly (5), as shown. Install four bolts (3) and the washers.
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Position hose assembly (4), as shown. Install the remaining bolt (3).
Lubricate the O-ring seal on the engine oil filter assembly with clean engine oil. Install two engine oil filter assemblies (1) onto oil filter base assembly (2). Tighten engine oil filter assembly (1) until the O-ring seal contacts oil filter base assembly (2). Tighten oil filter assemblies (1) by an additional three quarters of a turn.
Check the level of the engine oil. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil Level - Check" for the correct procedure to check the engine oil level.