SEAL 2G8021 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 1U-8760 Chain Wrench 1
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
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Place a suitable container below engine oil filter (5) in order to catch any oil that might be spilled.
Use Tooling (A) to remove engine oil filter (5). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil and Filter - Change" for the correct procedure.
Remove bolts (3). Note: If bolts of different lengths are installed, identify the correct position of the bolts.
Remove engine oil filter base (4).
Remove gasket (6).
If necessary, remove plug (1) from engine oil filter base (4). Remove O-ring seal (2) from plug (1). Installation Procedure
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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Clean engine oil filter base (4). Clean the gasket surfaces of the cylinder block or the engine oil cooler.
If necessary, install new O-ring seal (2) to plug (1). Install plugs (1) to engine oil filter base (4). Tighten the plug to a torque of 12 N m (106 lb in).
Install bolts (3) to engine oil filter base (4).
Install a gasket (6) onto bolts (3). Install the assembly of the engine oil filter base to the cylinder block or the engine oil cooler.
Tighten bolts (3) to a torque of 22 N m (195 lb in).
Install a new engine oil filter (5) and check the level of the engine lubricating oil. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil Level - Check" for the correct procedure.