HOUSING 3169771 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Personal injury can result from hot oil or hot components.At operating temperature, oil is hot and under pressure. Hot oil can cause burns.Remove the fill cap only when the engine is stopped, and the fill cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.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 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.
Note: Install caps and plugs on all openings in order to prevent dirt or debris from entering the system. Cleanliness is an important factor. Before the removal procedure, the exterior of the component should be thoroughly cleaned. This will help to prevent dirt from entering the internal mechanism.
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Lift cover (2) and remove oil level gauge (1) from tube assembly (3).
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Remove bolts (4), the nuts, the washers, and the clamps from tube assembly (3).
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Remove bolts (6) and the washers. Remove tube assembly (3) and gasket (5) (not shown) from the engine oil pan. Installation Procedure
Verify that all components of the engine oil level gauge are clean and free of foreign material prior to installation.
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Install tube assembly (3) and gasket (5) (not shown) to the engine oil pan with bolts (6) and the washers.
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Install bolts (4), the nuts, the washers, and the clamps in order to secure tube assembly (3) to the engine.
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Lift cover (2) and install oil level gauge (1) to tube assembly (3).