DISC-FRICTION 2585652 - 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 Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Park the machine on level ground. Fully retract the boom and fully lower the boom. Move the transmission control to the NEUTRAL position and ensure that the parking brake is engaged. Shut off the engine.Rear Axle Differential
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Clean the area around the plugs. Remove the following plugs for the rear differential:
Drain plug (1)
Combined level plug and filler plug (2) Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
Clean drain plug (1) and reinstall drain plug (1) .
Add new oil to the differential housing through filler hole (2) until the oil is level with the threads for plug (2) . Refer to Operator and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities" for the correct grade of oil. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)" and Special Publication, SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations" for more detailed lubricant information.
Clean combined level plug and filler plug (2) . Reinstall combined level plug and filler plug (2) .Front Axle Differential
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Clean the area around the plugs. Remove the following plugs for the front differential:
Drain plug (3)
Combined level plug and filler plug (4) Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
Clean drain plug (3) and reinstall drain plug (3) .
Add new 197-0017 Axle and Brake Oil Additive to the differential housing through hole (4) . Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)" for more detailed information.
Add new oil to the differential housing through filler hole (4) until the oil is level with the threads for plug (4) . When you are filling the front axle with oil you should allow time for the oil to drain through the differential into the other side of the axle. Ensure that the correct quantity of oil is added to the axle in order to fill the differential and the axle housing. Damage to the differential will result if this procedure is not observed. Refer to Operator and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities" for the correct grade of oil.Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)" and Special Publication, SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations" for more detailed lubricant information.
Clean combined level plug and filler plug (4) . Reinstall combined level plug and filler plug (4) .