TURBO GP-BASIC 0R6877 - Caterpillar

The power train oil filter is located behind the hydraulic tank on the right platform. Magnetic screens are now used in several of the of the power train oil lines to collect large iron particles. For more information concerning their application refer to Caterpillar Service Magazine article dated July 30, 1990 1. Remove plug (1) under the right platform and drain the oil from the power train oil filter. Install the plug after the oil has drained.2. Remove the operators seat. Remove the arm cushion and control console cover in the cab, on the right side. 3. Remove the bolts and disconnect two tube assembly flanges (3) from the filter. One of the flange bolts holds a wiring harness clip.4. Disconnect wires (2) from the switch. 5. Remove the two bolts at each end and remove panel (4).6. Install tooling (A) and attach a hoist. The weight of the power train oil filter is 25 kg (55 lb). Remove four bolts (5) and remove the power train oil filter. The following Steps are for installation of the power train oil filter.7. Use tooling (A) and a hoist and put the power train oil filter in position. Install four bolts (5).8. Put the tube assembly flanges in position on the back of the filter and install the bolts. Make sure the wiring harness clip is fastened with one of the original flange bolts.9. Connect wires (2) to the switch.10. Install panel (4).11. Install the right control console cover, the right arm cushion, and the operators seat.Disassemble And Assemble Power Train Oil Filter
Start By:a. remove power train oil filter 1. Remove switch (1), O-ring seal (2), plunger (3), and spring (5) from housing assembly (7).2. Remove plug (6) from the cover assembly.3. Remove five bolts (8) that hold cover assembly (4) to the filter housing assembly.4. Remove plug (9) from the housing assembly. 5. Remove locknut (13), retainer and O-ring seal (10), element (11), stud (14), and two O-ring seals (12) from cover assembly (4).6. Inspect O-ring seals and replace if necessary. Thoroughly clean all of the parts. The following Steps are for assembly of the power train oil filter.7. Install stud (14) into cover assembly (4). Put element (11), retainer and O-ring seal (10), and locknut (13) in position on the stud. Tighten locknut (13) to a torque of 13.6 2.7 N m (122 24 lb in).8. Install two O-ring seals (12) onto cover assembly (4).9. Put cover assembly (4) into position in housing assembly (7) and install five bolts (8).10. Install plug (6) into the cover assembly.11. Install plug (9) into the housing assembly.12. Install spring (5), plunger (3), O-ring seal (2), and switch (1) into housing assembly (7).End By:a. install power train oil filter