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Maintenance Section
Transmission Oil Filter - Replace
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Transmission Oil Filter -
Replace
SMCS Code: 3067-510
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.
1. Park the machine on a hard, level surface. Lower
the bucket to the ground with a slight downward
pressure. Engage the parking brake and stop
the engine.
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Illustration 222
2. The transmission oil filter is located on the
left side of the machine near the articulation
joint. Use a strap type wrench to remove the
transmission oil filter. Dispose of the used oil
filter properly.
3. Clean the filter mounting base. Remove all of the
used filter gasket from the filter mounting base.
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Illustration 223
4. Apply a thin coat of clean transmission oil to the
gasket of the new filter element. Install the new
filter element by hand. When the gasket contacts
the filter mounting base, tighten the transmission
oil filter by an additional 3/4 turn.
5. Start the engine. Slowly operate the transmission
controls in order to circulate the transmission oil.
6. Move the transmission control to the NEUTRAL
position. Inspect the transmission oil filter for
leaks.
7. Check the transmission oil level.
Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance
Manual, “Transmission Oil Level - Check” for the
correct procedure.
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Transmission Oil Level - Check
SMCS Code: 3030-535-FLV
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Illustration 224
The dipstick for the transmission oil level is located
on the left side of the machine near the articulation
joint.