ADAPTER-STR 2681557 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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.
Note: The two cylinder, the three cylinder and the four cylinder engines have different engine oil pans. The removal procedure is identical for all models.
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Typical example
Remove the drain plugs (5) from the engine oil pan (2). Drain the engine oil into a suitable container for storage or disposal. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities" for the approximate capacity of the lubricating oil system.
Remove the sealing washers (3) from the drain plugs (5). Discard the sealing washers.
Remove the setscrews (4) for the engine oil pan (2).
Remove the engine oil pan (2) from the engine.
Remove the joint (1). Discard the joint. Installation Procedure
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Note: The two cylinder, the three cylinder and the four cylinder engines have different engine oil pans. The installation procedure is identical for all models.
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Clean all surfaces thoroughly.
Install a new joint (1) to the engine. Install the engine oil pan (2) to the engine.
Install the setscrews (4) for the engine oil pan (2). Tighten the setscrews to a torque of 11 N m (8 lb ft).
Install the drain plugs (5) and new sealing washers (3) to the oil pan (2). Tighten the drain plugs to a torque of 34 N m (25 lb ft).
Fill the engine oil pan to the correct level that is indicated on the engine oil level gauge. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities" for more information.