C6.6 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Engine Oil Filter Base

Engine Oil Filter Base - Remove and Install

C6.6 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines [KENR6081]

LUBRICATION SYSTEM

FILTER GP-ENGINE OIL

C6.6 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Engine Oil Filter Base - Remove and Install

1.1. Removal Procedure

2.1. Installation Procedure

Removal Procedure

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Note: The oil filter can be installed vertically or the oil filter can be installed horizontally.

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NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.

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NOTICE

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. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.

Place a suitable container below engine oil filter base (3) in order to catch any oil that might be spilled.
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Typical example
If the engine oil filter base has a horizontal engine oil filter, follow Steps 2.a to 2.b in order to drain the engine oil filter.
1. Remove drain plug (6) from engine oil filter base (2).
2. Remove O-ring seal (5) from drain plug (6).
Use Tooling (A) to remove engine oil filter (3). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil and Filter - Change".
Remove bolts (4). If bolts of different lengths are installed, identify the correct position of the bolts.
Note: If necessary, remove the spacers and slide the bracket for the wiring loom to one side.
Remove engine oil filter base (2).
Remove joint (1).
If necessary, remove plug (8) from engine oil filter base (2). Remove O-ring seal (7) from plug (8).

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NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.

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Clean engine oil filter base (2). Clean the mating surfaces of the cylinder block or the engine oil cooler.
If necessary, install new O-ring seals (5) and (7) to plugs (6) and (8). Install plugs (6) and (8) to engine oil filter base (2). Tighten the plugs to a torque of 12 N·m (106 lb in).
Note: Drain plug (6) is only installed to engines with a horizontal engine oil filter.
Install bolts (4) to engine oil filter base (2). Ensure that bolts of different lengths are installed in the correct positions.
Note: If necessary, install the spacers and the bracket for the wiring loom.
Install a new joint (1) onto bolts (4). Install the assembly of the engine oil filter base to the cylinder block or the engine oil cooler.
Tighten bolts (4) to a torque of 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
Install a new engine oil filter (3) and check the level of the engine lubricating oil. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil Level - Check" for the correct procedure.