WHEEL & FINAL DRIVE GP 1416054 - Caterpillar

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Open the crankcase access cover.Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information" for information on containing fluid spillage.
Open the crankcase drain valve. Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.Note: Dispose of drained fluids according to local regulations.
Close the drain valve.
Close the crankcase access cover.
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Open the access door at the right side of the machine.
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Remove the oil filter with a strap type wrench. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Oil Filter - Inspect".Note: Dispose of drained fluids according to local regulations.
Clean the filter housing base. Make sure that all of the old filter gasket is removed.
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Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the gasket of the new filter.
Install the new filter by hand. When the gasket contacts the filter base, turn the filter by 270 degrees more. This will tighten the filter sufficiently.Every new oil filter has rotation index marks that are spaced at 90 degree increments. Use the rotation index marks as a guide for tightening the oil filter.
Close the access door.
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Unlatch the engine hood and raise the engine hood.
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Remove oil filler plug (1). Fill the crankcase with new oil. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities". Clean the oil filler plug and install the oil filler plug.
Do not under fill or overfill engine crankcase with oil. Either condition can cause engine damage.
Start the engine and allow the oil to warm. Check the engine for leaks.
Run the engine. Check dipstick (2) after the engine has been running for ten minutes. Maintain the oil between the marks on the "LOW IDLE" side of the dipstick. If necessary, add oil.