CYLINDER GP-STEERING 3842577 - 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, 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.
Open the engine hood.
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Open the engine access door on the left side of the machine. Pull the cable in order to open the engine access door.
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Open the crankcase drain valve. Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container. Close the crankcase drain valve.
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Remove the filter element with a strap type wrench. Inspect the filter.ReferenceRefer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Oil Filter - Inspect".
Clean the filter mounting base with a clean cloth. Make sure that the used filter gasket has been completely removed.
Apply a thin film of clean engine oil to the seal on the new filter element. Install a new engine oil filter hand tight until the seal of the engine oil filter contacts the base. Note the position of the index marks on the filter in relation to a fixed point on the filter base.Note: There are rotation index marks on the engine oil filter that are spaced 90 degrees or 1/4 of a turn away from each other. When you tighten the engine oil filter, use the rotation index marks as a guide.
Tighten the filter according to the instructions that are printed on the filter. Use the index marks as a guide. For non-Caterpillar filters, use the instructions that are provided with the filter.Note: You may need to use a Caterpillar strap wrench, or another suitable tool, in order to turn the filter to the amount that is required for final installation. Make sure that the installation tool does not damage the filter.
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Remove oil filler plug (1). Fill the crankcase with new oil.ReferenceRefer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities" and Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities".
Clean the oil filler plug and install the oil filler plug.
Start the engine and allow the oil to warm. Check for leaks.
Check the engine oil level in sight gauge (2) .ReferenceRefer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil Level - Check" for the correct procedure.
Stop the engine. Close the engine access door and the engine hood.