CONTROL GP-JOYSTICK 4605344 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Name Qty
A 185-3630 Strap Wrench As 1 Note: This procedure is for the removal of an oil filter with an oil filter element that has an integral housing.Note: The oil filter can be installed vertically or the oil filter can be installed horizontally.
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.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Remove all dirt, oil, and grease from the engine oil filter assembly and from the drain plug of the engine oil pan. Place a suitable container beneath the drain plug of the engine oil pan.
Operate the engine until the engine is warm. Stop the engine.
Remove the oil drain plug and the O-ring from the engine oil pan. Drain the engine oil into the container for storage or disposal.
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Typical example
Place a suitable container beneath the oil filter element (11).
Use Tooling (A) in order to remove the oil filter element (11). Discard the oil filter element (11) in a suitable manner. Note: Step 1 to Step 5 is the procedure for removing the oil filter element (11). Step 6 to Step 9 is the additional procedure for removing the oil filter base (12).
Remove the setscrews (13).
Remove the engine oil filter base (12) from the cylinder block. Remove the joint (14) and discard the joint.
If necessary, remove the adapter (15)