LINES GP-POWER TRAIN OIL 2297352 - Caterpillar

Replace the Oil Filter Elements
Replace the engine oil filters when any of the following conditions occur:
Every oil change
The engine oil filter differential pressure exceeds the differential pressure limit. Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, Engine Oil Differential Pressure - Check for limits on oil filter differential pressure.Note: Do not attempt to clean the used oil filters. Used oil filters will retain waste particles. The used oil filters would not filter the oil properly.Service tools are available to aid in the service of oil filters. Consult your Cat dealer for the part names and the part numbers. Follow the instructions that are supplied with the service tools. If the service tools are not used, perform the following appropriate procedure.Perform the following procedure after the oil has been drained.Note: Use this procedure if the engine oil filters do not have a control valve.
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(2) Bolts
(3) Cover
(4) Drip tray
(5) O-ring
(6) Oil filter element
(7) Vent plug
(8) Drain valve
Install catch bucket under oil drip tray (4).Note: Dispose of the oil according to local regulations.
Connect a hose to drain valve (8). Place the other end of the hose into the catch bucket on the oil drip tray.
Open drain valve (8). Remove plug (7). Allow the oil to drain. Clean the plug and install the plug. Close the drain valve. Remove the hose from the drain valve.Note: Some oil will remain in the housing after the oil has been drained. Oil will pour out of the housing onto the drip tray when cover (3) is removed. Prepare to catch the oil in a suitable container. Clean up any spilled oil with absorbent towels or pillows. DO NOT use absorbent particles to clean up the oil.
Personal injury can result from parts and/or covers under spring pressure.Spring force will be released when covers are removed.Be prepared to hold spring loaded covers as the bolts are loosened.
Remove cover (3) . Remove O-ring seal (5), and oil filter element (6).
Clean cover (3). Clean inside the oil filter housing.
Caterpillar oil filters are built to Caterpillar specifications. Use of an oil filter not recommended by Caterpillar could result in severe engine damage to the engine bearings, crankshaft, etc., as a result of the larger waste particles from unfiltered oil entering the engine lubricating system. Only use oil filters recommended by Caterpillar.
Ensure that the new oil filter elements are in good condition. Install the new oil filter elements.
Inspect the O-ring seal (5). Ensure that the surfaces for the O-ring seal are clean. Install a new O-ring seal if the old O-ring seal is damaged or deteriorated.
Install cover (3). Ensure that the alignment pin in the cover is in the proper position.
Start the engine according to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Starting The Engine" procedure (Operation Section). Check for oil leaks.Inspect the Used Oil Filter Elements
Cut the used oil filter element open with a utility knife. Remove the metal wrap. Cut the filter element free from the end caps. Spread apart the pleats and inspect the element for metal debris. An excessive