AXLE AS-REAR 4546074 - Caterpillar

Caterpillar oil filters are recommended for oil changes. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities and Recommendations" for lubrication recommendations.Abnormally harsh operating cycles or harsh environments can shorten the service life of the engine oil. Poor maintenance of air filters or of fuel filters requires reduced oil change intervals. See your Caterpillar dealer for more information if this product will experience abnormally harsh operating cycles or harsh environments.Adjustment of the Oil Change Interval
Note: Your Caterpillar dealer has additional information on these programs.Program A
Verification for an Oil Change Interval of 500 HoursThis program consists of three oil change intervals of 500 hours. Oil sampling and analysis is done at 250 hours and 500 hours for each of the three intervals for a total of six oil samples. The analysis includes oil viscosity and infrared (IR) analysis of the oil. If all of the results are satisfactory, the 500 hour oil change interval is acceptable for the engine in that application. Repeat Program A if you change the application of the engine.If a sample does not pass the oil analysis, take one of these actions:
Shorten the oil change interval to 250 hours.
Proceed to Program B.
Change to a preferred oil type. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities and Recommendations" for lubrication recommendations.Program B
Optimizing Oil Change IntervalsBegin with a 250 hour oil change interval. The oil change intervals are adjusted by increments. Each interval is adjusted an additional 50 hours. Periodic oil sampling and analysis is done during each interval. The analysis includes oil viscosity and infrared (IR) analysis of the oil. Repeat Program B if you change the application of the engine.If an oil sample does not pass the analysis, shorten the oil change interval, or change to a preferred multigrade oil type in the listing above.References
Reference: Special Publication, SEBU6251, "Caterpillar Commercial Diesel Engine Fluids Recommendations"Reference: Special Publication, PEDP7035, "Optimizing Oil Change Intervals"Reference: Form, PEDP7036, "S O S Fluid Analysis"Reference: Form, PEDP7076, "Understanding the S O S Oil Analysis Tests"Drain the Engine Oil
After the engine has been run at the normal operating temperature, stop the engine. Attach a "DO NOT OPERATE" or a similar warning tag to the ignition key switch before the engine is serviced. Catch the oil in a suitable container. Recycle the used oil, or dispose of the used oil properly.
Remove the oil drain plug in order to allow the oil to drain.
After the oil has drained, the oil drain plug should be cleaned and installed. Replace the Oil Filter
Caterpillar oil filters are built to Caterpillar specifications. Use of an oil filter not recommended by Caterpillar could result in severe engine damage to the engine bearings, crankshaft, etc., as a result of the larger waste particles from unfiltered oil entering the engine lubricating system. Only use oil filters recommended by Caterpillar.
Remove the oil filter with a 1U-8760 Chain Wrench.
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Cut the oil filter open with a 4C-5084 Oil Filter Cutter. Break apart the pleats and inspect the oil filter for