SHAFT AS 3233935 - Caterpillar

Hot oil and components can cause personal injury.Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the machine. 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.
Note: Operate the machine in order to warm the differential/final drive oil before you perform this procedure.Note: At operating temperature, the differential/final drive oil is hot. See the Safety Section in this manual for information about hot oil and fluid penetration.The magnetic drain plugs are located on the bottom of each final drive and on the PTO (if equipped).
Park the machine on a level surface.
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Remove drain plugs (1) on both sides. Clean drain plugs (1) on both sides. If the machine is equipped with a PTO, remove the drain plug at the bottom of the PTO. Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container. The container must have a minimum capacity of 209 L (55 US gal). Inspect the drain plug seals. Replace damaged seals. Install the drain plugs.Note: The oil screen must be removed and cleaned if the differential or final drives are drained or disassembled for any reason.The differential screen is located at the lower front of the differential. Access the differential screen. The differential screen is located underneath the tractor.
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Remove bolts (2) and cover (3) .
Remove the screen and magnets.
Remove the magnets from the screen.
Wash the screen and the magnets in a clean, nonflammable solvent. Allow the screen and magnets to dry.
Install the magnets into the screen.
Install the screen and the magnets into the screen housing.
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Install cover (3) and bolts (2) .
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Remove the breather cap from the filler tube.
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Add oil until the oil level is above the center of the oil level sight gauge.
Inspect the cap and the cap seal for damage, deposits or foreign material. Clean the cap with a clean cloth. Replace a damaged cap.
Install the cap.
Start and run the engine for a few minutes. Check for leaks.
Stop the engine.
The oil level should be just above the center of the oil level sight gauge.