ROD A 7J9689 - Caterpillar

Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact the 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, PERJ1017, "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: The steering system and the hydraulic fan drive motor for the engine share common hydraulic oil.Start By:
a. Prepare the machine for maintenance. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Prepare the Machine for Maintenance".
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Remove the drain plug from the end cap of the filter housing, and store the plug for reuse.
Drain the oil into a suitable container, and recycle the oil.
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Discard the seal for the drain plug.
Clean the drain plug in a clean, nonflammable solvent.
Install a new seal on the drain plug.
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Install the drain plug, and tighten the plug to the proper torque.
Remove the end cap from the filter housing, and store the end cap for reuse.
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Remove the used filter element, and properly discard the used filter element.
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Discard the seal for the end cap.
Clean the end cap in a clean, nonflammable solvent.
Install a new seal on the end cap.
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Install the new filter element.
Install the end cap, and tighten the end cap to the proper torque.
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Start the engine, and operate the engine at low idle for 5 minutes.
Check the oil filter for leaks, and make any necessary repairs.
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Check the oil level in the steering system and, if necessary, add oil. For the proper procedure, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Hydraulic Fan and Steering Tank Oil Level - Check".