SPRING 1T1257 - Caterpillar

Remove Oil Filter & Base
Fluid Spillage ContainmentCare 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. Refer to "Tools And Shop Products Guide", NENG2500 for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids in Caterpillar machines. Dispose fluids according to local regulations and mandates. 1. Remove plug (2), and drain the oil from the oil filter base into a suitable container for storage or disposal.2. Use Tool (A), and remove oil filter (3).3. Disconnect turbocharger oil line (1). Cap and plug all openings immediately.4. Remove four bolts (4) that hold the oil filter base to the oil cooler and six bolts (5) that hold the oil filter base to the cylinder block.5. Remove oil filter base (6).Install Oil Filter & Base
1. Make sure the O-ring seals are in place on the oil filter base, and put oil filter base (1) in position on the oil cooler and the cylinder block.2. Install six bolts (2) that hold the oil filter base to the cylinder block.3. Install four bolts (3) that hold the oil filter base to the oil cooler.4. Connect turbocharger oil line (4).5. Apply clean engine oil to the oil filter gasket. Use Tool (A) to install oil filter (5) on the oil filter base. Tighten the oil filter 3/4turn after the oil filter gasket makes contact with the oil filter base.6. Check the engine oil level. See the Operation & Maintenance Manual.