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Excavator Supplement for 3066 Engine
Disassembly and Assembly Section
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Engine Oil Filter and Oil Filter
Base - Remove and Install
SMCS Code: 1306-010; 1308-010
Removal Procedure
Table 2
Tool
(A)
Part
Number
2P-8250
•
Required Tools
Part Description
Strap Wrench Assembly
Qty
1
WARNING
Hot oil and components can cause personal in-
jury.
Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.
NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened
component life.
NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained
during performance of inspection, maintenance, test-
ing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to
collect the fluid with suitable containers before open-
ing any compartment or disassembling any compo-
nent 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 49
Note: Drain the engine oil from the oil filter and the
oil filter base in a suitable container for storage or
disposal.
Note: The filter base comes in two sections: Section
(1) is the base assembly and Section (2) is the
bracket assembly. The following story illustrates
the removal of bracket assembly (2) and base
assembly (1).
2. Loosen drain valve (4) in order to drain the oil
filter and the oil filter base.
Note: Use Tooling (A) to remove oil filter (5), if
necessary.
3. Remove three bolts (3) and the washers in order
to remove bracket assembly (2).
1. Open the engine hood. Lock the engine hood
in the OPEN position.
Illustration 50
4. Lay the filter on the side, as shown.
5. Loosen hose clamp (6) in order to remove drain
line (7).
6. Remove oil filter (5) and bracket assembly (2)
as a unit.