CAGE 6B9246 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Hot oil and components can cause personal injury.Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.
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, "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.
Drain the engine oil into a suitable container for storage or disposal. The capacity of the cooling system is 27.3 L (7.2 US gal).
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Note: Do not pry or gouge the sealing surface of the engine oil pan. Tap the engine oil pan with a rubber mallet in order to remove the engine oil pan.
Remove bolts (2) from engine oil pan (1). Remove engine oil pan (1) .
Remove the oil pan gasket from engine oil pan (1) .Installation Procedure
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Inspect the condition of the gasket. Replace the gasket, if necessary.
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Typical bottom view
Clean the mating surface of the engine oil pan and the cylinder block. Apply 8C-8422 Sealant to four areas on the sealing surface of the oil pan. The areas are marked Location (Y). The areas are at the corners of the oil pan in the following locations:
connecting joint of the front housing and the front of the cylinder block
connecting joint of the flywheel housing and the rear of the cylinder block
Place a new oil pan gasket and engine oil pan (1) on the cylinder block.
Tighten four oil pan Bolts (X) .
Start with Bolt (Z) and tighten all remaining bolts in a counterclockwise sequence.
Tighten the bolts to the following torque 31 1 N m (23 1 lb ft).
Start again with Bolt (Z) and tighten all remaining bolts in a counterclockwise sequence.
Tighten the bolts to the following torque 31 1 N m (23 1 lb ft).
Fill the engine with oil to the correct level. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7299, "Engine Oil and Filter - Change" for the correct procedure.