LINE 6V6049 - Caterpillar

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Engine oil pan
(1) Suction screen Note: There are two suction screens (1). One suction screen is located in the oil pan for the rear engine and one suction screen is located in the oil pan for the front engine.
Drain the engine oil from the engine. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil and Filter - Change" for the correct procedure.
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(2) Elbow assembly
Remove elbow assembly (2) from the oil pan.
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(3) Oil screen handle
Remove oil screen handle (3) and the suction screen from the oil screen housing.
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(1) Suction screen
(3) Oil screen handle
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(1) Suction screen
(3) Oil screen handle
Remove the bolt and the washer that holds suction screen (1) to oil screen handle (3). Remove the suction screen.
Wash the suction screen in a clean, nonflammable solvent.
Inspect the suction screen. If necessary, replace the suction screen. Note: Verify that all of the components are clean and free of foreign material prior to installation. Inspect all of the O-ring seals and the components for wear. Replace the O-ring seals and the components, if necessary.
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(1) Suction screen
(3) Oil screen handle
Install suction screen (1) to oil screen handle (3). Install the bolt and the washer that holds the suction screen to the oil screen handle.
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(3) Oil screen handle
Install oil screen handle (3) and the suction screen in the oil screen housing.
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(2) Elbow assembly
Install elbow assembly (2) to the oil pan.
Fill the crankcase with oil. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil and Filter - Change" for the correct procedure.
Repeat Step 1 through Step 10 for the other engine sump.