Removal Procedure
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
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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 Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
- If equipped, remove drain plug (2) and the O-ring seal. If equipped, open drain valve (5) by turning handle (6) counterclockwise. Drain the engine oil into a suitable container for storage or disposal.
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Note: The engine may be equipped with an oil drain plug or the engine may be equipped with a drain valve.
- If necessary, remove drain valve (5) from adapter (7) . If necessary, remove adapter (7) from engine oil pan (3) .
Note: In order to remove a oil pan, the engine must be removed from the machine.
- Remove bolts (1) from engine oil pan (3) .
- Remove engine oil pan (3) and gasket (4) .
Installation Procedure
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Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life. |
- Clean the gasket surfaces of the cylinder block and the engine oil pan thoroughly.
- Install a new gasket (4) to the cylinder block. Install engine oil pan (3) .
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- Install bolts (1) . Tighten bolts to a torque of 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
- If drain valve (5) and adapter (7) were removed, use the following procedure.
- Install a new O-ring to the adapter (7) .
- Install adapter (7) into engine oil pan (3) . Tighten the adapter to a torque of 34 N·m (25 lb ft).
- Install a new O-ring to drain valve (5) .
- Install drain valve (5) into adapter (7) . Tighten the drain valve to a torque of 34 N·m (25 lb ft).
Note: The engine may be equipped with an oil drain plug or the engine may be equipped with a drain valve.
- If equipped, install a new O-ring seal on drain plug (2) . Install the drain plug. Tighten the drain plug to a torque of 34 N·m (25 lb ft). If equipped, close drain valve (5) by turning handle (6) clockwise. Turn handle (6) until the handle is tight. Do not overtighten the handle.
- Fill the engine oil pan to the correct level that is indicated on the engine oil level gauge.
Note: Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities" for the correct engine oil capacity.