LINK & BEARING AS 4V4458 - Caterpillar

Service the air cleaner only with the engine stopped. Engine damage could result.
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Release retaining clip (1) in order to remove the air cleaner cover (2) .
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Primary element (3) is a tight fit on the air cleaner housing. Carefully release the primary element seal by rocking or twisting the primary element. Remove primary element (3) from the air cleaner housing. Avoid touching the air filter primary element against the sides of the air cleaner housing. Touching the air filter primary element against the sides of the air cleaner housing can dislodge dust.
Clean the inside of the air cleaner housing.
Inspect the primary element. If the pleats, the gaskets, or the seals are damaged, discard the primary element. Replace a damaged primary element with a clean primary element.
Personal injury can result from air pressure.Personal injury can result without following proper procedure. When using pressure air, wear a protective face shield and protective clothing.Maximum air pressure at the nozzle must be less than 205 kPa (30 psi) for cleaning purposes.
If the primary element is not damaged, clean the primary element.The primary element can be cleaned by using the following methods:
Pressurized air
Pressurized water
Detergent washingWhen you use pressurized water, the maximum water pressure is 280 kPa (40 psi).
When you clean the inside pleats and the outside pleats, direct the air along the pleats or direct the water along the pleats. The primary element can be washed in a solution that consists of warm water and of nonsudsing household detergent. Fully rinse the pleats. Allow the primary element to air dry completely.
Inspect the primary element after cleaning. Do not use a primary element if the pleats, the gaskets or the seals are damaged.
Cover the clean primary element and store the primary element in a clean, dry location.A primary element may be cleaned for a maximum of six times. Also, replace the primary element after one year of service.
Install a clean primary element.
Clean air cleaner cover (2) and install the air cleaner cover. Fasten retaining clips (1) .
Reset the engine air filter service indicator.Start the engine. If the red portion of the piston is showing in the engine air filter service indicator, install a new secondary element. Also if the exhaust smoke is black, install a new secondary element. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Air Filter Secondary Element - Replace".