WASHER-THRUST 2455959 - Caterpillar

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, NENG2500, "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: Replace the secondary filter in an area that has no airborne dust or dirt. Do not expose new filters to surfaces that are not clean.Note: Before you replace the secondary fuel filter, the primary fuel filter must be replaced. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) - Replace".
Install the lift cylinder brace. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lift Cylinder Brace - Connect and Disconnect" for more information.
Remove the access panel from the left side of the machine.
Park the machine on a level surface. Ensure that the parking brake is fully engaged.
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Use a strap wrench and remove the secondary fuel filter. Discard the secondary fuel filter properly.
Do not fill the secondary and tertiary fuel filters with fuel before installing. The fuel would not be filtered and could be contaminated. Contaminated fuel will cause accelerated wear to fuel system parts.
Clean the fuel filter base.
Coat the seal for the new secondary fuel filter with clean diesel fuel prior to installation.
Install the new secondary fuel filter by hand.Instructions for the installation of the filter are printed on the side of each Caterpillar spin-on filter. For non-Caterpillar filters, refer to the installation instructions that are provided by the supplier of the filter.
Start the engine and check for leaks.