KIT- 3179466 - 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.
The axle oil cooler filter should be replaced when a failure occurs in the axle.Note: The oil filters contain a 140 micron screen.
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Transmission bottom guard lowered to allow view of axle oil cooler filters.
(1) Front axle oil cooler filter
(2) Rear axle oil cooler filter
(3) Transmission bottom guard Axle oil cooler filters (1,2) are mounted to the inside of the right-hand frame rail between the transmission and the rear axle of the machine. Transmission bottom guard (3) must be lowered to service the axle oil cooler filters.
Stop the engine.
Position a jack under the rear of transmission bottom guard (3) in order to lower the guard.
Remove the eight bolts and washers that secure the transmission bottom guard.
Slowly lower the transmission bottom guard.
Use a strap type wrench to remove the filters. Dispose of the used filters properly.
Clean the filter mounting bases. Make sure that all of the used seal is removed from each filter mounting base.
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Apply a thin coat of clean differential oil to the seal of each new oil filter. Install each new oil filter hand tight until the seal of the oil filter contacts the base. Note the position of each index mark on each filter in relation to a fixed point on each filter base. Note: There are rotation index marks on each oil filter that are spaced 90 degrees or 1/4 of a turn away from each other. When you tighten each oil filter, use the rotation index marks as a guide.
Tighten each filter according to the instructions that are printed on each filter. Use the index marks as a guide. For non-Cat filters, use the instructions that are provided with the filter. Note: You may need to use a Cat strap wrench, or another suitable tool, in order to turn the filter to the amount that is required for final installation. Make sure that the installation tool does not damage the filter.
Start the engine and run the engine at low idle. Check for leaks.
Use the jack to raise the transmission bottom guard into position.
Install the retaining bolts and washers in order to secure the guard.
Check the level of the differential oil. Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Differential and Final Drive Oil Level - Check" for the correct procedure.