HOSE AS 9U1380 - 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, "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.
Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin.
Operate the machine until the torque converter and transmission oil is warm. Park the machine on a level surface. Engage the parking brake. Lower the dump body and shut off the engine.
Raise the hood. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Hood Control". The oil level dipstick is integral with the oil filler cap for the torque converter and transmission oil. The oil filler cap is located near the air cleaner housing.
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Clean the area around filler cap (1) and filler tube (2). Turn the handle on the dipstick counterclockwise in order to remove the dipstick. Remove the dipstick in order to allow the oil to drain. Note: Before you change the oil, block the front frame of the machine.
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Remove plate (3) in order to access the drain plug for the torque converter and transmission oil. Note: Plate (3) is located on the right side of transmission guard (4) in front of the front axle.
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Clean the area around drain plug (5).
Remove the drain plug and the O-ring seal and retain the drain plug and the O-ring seal. Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
Inspect the O-ring seal for the drain plug. If necessary, replace the O-ring seal. Lubricate the O-ring seal with transmission oil. Install the O-ring seal and the drain plug.
Remove the oil filter for the torque converter and transmission oil. Discard the oil filter. Install a new oil filter. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Torque Converter and Transmission Oil Filter - Replace".
Fill the transmission with new oil through filler tube (2). Fill the transmission to the "COLD SAFE START" range on the oil level dipstick. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)", Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities" and Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Torque Converter and Transmission Oil Level - Check".
Guide the dipstick down the filler tube and turn the handle clockwise on the dipstick in order to make the seal between the filler tube and the filler cap.
Start the engine. Run the engine at low idle. Inspect the transmission for leaks.
Ensure that the parking brake is engaged. Engage the service brakes. Slowly operate the transmission control in order to circulate the oil.
Shut off the engine.
Replace Plate (3).
Wait for five minutes before removing dipstick (1). Turn the handle on the dipstick counterclockwise in order to remove the dipstick.
Clean the dipstick by wiping.
Install the dipstick fully.
Check the oil level on the COLD SAFE START side of the dipstick. The engine can be