CHANNEL A 0686843 - Caterpillar

Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin.
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.
Park the machine on a level surface. Move the parking brake control to the ENGAGED position and shut off the engine.
Install the steering frame lock. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Steering Frame Lock".
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Remove filter element with a strap type wrench. Discard the filter element properly.
Lubricate the seal on the new filter element with the oil that is being sealed.
Install the new filter element and hand tighten.
Start the engine and check for leaks.
Check the transfer gear oil level. If necessary, add oil. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Transfer Gear Oil Level - Check".
Stop the engine.
Remove the steering frame lock. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Steering frame lock".