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Excavator Supplement for 3066 Engine
Disassembly and Assembly Section
7. Install the washers and three bolts (3) in order to
install bracket assembly (2) and base assembly
(1).
8. Close drain valve (4).
9. If filter (5) was removed, install filter (5).
10. Check the engine oil level. Refer to Operation
and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil Level -
Check".
Engine Oil Filter Base -
Disassemble
SMCS Code: 1306-015; 1306
Disassembly Procedure
Table 3
Required Tools
Tool
(A)
Part
Number
2P-8250
Part Description
Strap Wrench Assembly
Qty
1
Start By:
a. Remove the engine oil filter and filter bases.
Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine
Oil Filter and Oil Filter Base - Remove" in this
manual.
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 57
1. Use Tooling (A) to remove oil filter (1).
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: The first
section is the base assembly (3) and the second
section is the bracket assembly (2).
Illustration 58
2. Remove three bolts (4) and the washers in order
to separate bracket assembly (2) from the base
assembly (3).
3. Use the following procedure to disassemble the
bracket assembly.