GEAR-DIFFERENTIAL 3065633 - Caterpillar

Hot oil and components can cause personal injury.Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the machine. 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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Front viewThe drain plug for the transmission is located at the front of the transmission case. Access the drain plug below the machine.
Park the machine on a hard, level surface. Stop the engine. Allow the oil to cool for five minutes. However, the transmission oil should be warm for this procedure.
Thoroughly clean the drain plug before you remove the plug. Remove the plug. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
Clean the drain plug and install the drain plug.
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Front viewNote: Remove the transmission screen. Then, clean the transmission screen. This should be done whenever the transmission is drained. The transmission screen is located at the lower front of the transmission behind the access cover.
Remove bolts (1) and cover (2) .
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Remove transmission screen (3). Remove the magnets from the screen.
Wash the screen and wash the magnets in a clean, nonflammable solvent. Allow the screen and the magnets to dry.
Install the magnets into the screen. Install the screen, the cover, and the bolts.
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Remove the filler cap. Add the correct type of oil. Add oil until the oil level is between the "ADD" mark and the "FULL" mark on the sight glass.Note: See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities" for the correct type of oil.
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Check the oil level. The oil level should be between the "ADD" mark and the "FULL" mark on the sight glass.
Start the engine. Run the engine for a few minutes in order to check for leaks.
Stop the engine.
Maintain the oil level between the "ADD" mark and the "FULL" mark on the sight glass.