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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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| Illustration 1 | g00873314 |
Each individual wheel on the machine has a final drive unit. Change the oil in each of the final drive units.
- Operate the machine for approximately 15 minutes in order to warm up the final drive oil.
- Position final drive (1) so that final drive drain plug (3) is facing downward. Remove the drain plug. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
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| Illustration 2 | g00526778 |
- Clean the drain plug and install the drain plug.
- Position the final drive so that final drive filler plug (2) is level with the centerline of the wheel. Clean the area around the filler plug.
- Remove the filler plug. Fill the final drive with new oil. The oil level in the final drive should reach the bottom of the filler plug opening.
Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities and Refill Capacities" for the correct type of lubricant and for the capacity of the final drives.
- Operate the machine for a few minutes and check the oil level. The oil level should reach the bottom of the filler plug opening.
If the oil level is higher than the filler plug opening, do not allow the oil to drain to the filler plug opening.
- Add oil, if necessary. Clean the filler plug and install the filler plug.