YOKE-END 4900037 - 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, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Illustration 1 g00680707
View Toward Rear (1) Steering pump. (2) Fan pump.The two case drain filters are located under the access door in the platform behind the cab.
Stop the engine.
Use a strap type wrench to remove the filter element. Dispose of the used filter element properly.
Clean the filter mounting base. Make sure that all of the used gasket is removed from the filter mounting base.
Lubricate the gasket of the new filter element with clean hydraulic oil.
Install the new filter by hand. When the gasket contacts the filter base, tighten the filter by an additional 3/4 turn.
Repeat the above steps for the other case drain filter.
Start the engine and run the engine at low idle. Operate the steering, the brakes, and the implements.
Stop the engine. Inspect the filters for leaks. Make any necessary repairs.