CYLINDER GP-LIFT 6E5878 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 185-3630 Strap Wrench As 1 Note: The oil filter may be installed vertically or the oil filter may 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.
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Typical example
Use Tooling (A) to remove engine oil filter (3). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil and Filter - Change".
If the engine oil pressure sensor is located in the engine oil filter base, remove the engine oil pressure sensor. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pressure Sensor - Remove and Install".
Remove bolts (4) and remove engine oil filter base (2).
Remove joint (1).
If the engine oil filter base has a spacer plate, remove the spacer plate and remove the joint.
Remove plug (6) from engine oil filter base (2). Remove O-ring seal (5) from the plug. Installation Procedure
Table 2
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
B 6V-6640 Sealant 1
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Typical example
Ensure that the engine oil filter base is clean. Clean the mating surfaces of the cylinder block.
Install a new O-ring seal (5) to plug (6). Install plug (6) to engine oil filter base (2). Tighten the plug to a torque of 12 N m (106 lb in).
Install bolts (4) to engine oil filter base (2).
Install a new joint (1) onto bolts (4). If the engine oil filter base has a spacer plate, install the spacer plate and a new joint onto the bolts.
Apply Tooling (B) to the threads of the bolts. Install the assembly of the engine oil filter base to the cylinder block.
Tighten bolts (4) to a torque of 22 N m (16 lb ft).
Install a new engine oil filter (3). If necessary, fill the engine oil pan to the correct level that is indicated on the oil level gauge. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil Level - Check".