COVER PUMP 8S5580 - Caterpillar

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, PERJ1017, "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.
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Front axle
(1) Fill plug
(2) Drain plug
(3) Axle Vent fitting
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Rear axle
(1) Fill plugs
(2) Drain plug
(3) Axle Vent fitting Note: The axle housings are equipped with ecology drain valves.
Remove drain plugs (2). Attach a hose to a suitable drain adapter. Install the adapter in the drain valve and allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
Clean the drain plugs and install the drain plugs.
Remove the axle vents. Wash the vent fitting in a clean, nonflammable solvent. Reinstall the vent fittings.
Wipe off fill plugs (1) and the surfaces around fill plugs (1).
Remove the fill plugs. Fill each axle with 1.0 L (1.06 qt) of 1U-9891 Hydraulic Oil Additive. Fill the axles with oil. Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities and Refill Capacities" for the type of lubricant and for the refill capacity.
Clean the fill plugs. Remove axle vent fittings (3). Wash each in a clean nonflammable solvent and reinstall.
Run the machine on level ground for a few minutes in order to equalize the oil level in the axle. Check the oil level in the axle. Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Differential and Final Drive Oil Level - Check" for the correct procedure.