CONTROL AR-TRACTION 3843811 - Caterpillar

Removal Procedure
Start By:
Remove the right hand engine guard. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Side Guards - Remove and Install".
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.
At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure.Steam can cause personal injury.Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with the bare hand.Remove the filler cap slowly to relieve pressure.Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with skin and eyes to prevent personal injury.
Note: Put identification on all lines, hoses, wires, and tubes for installation purposes. Install a cap or a plug on all lines, hoses, and tubes in order to prevent foreign materials from entering the system.Note: Drain all fluids into a suitable container for storage or disposal.
Drain the engine coolant from the radiator.
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Remove oil filter (1) from the base.
Remove the bolts and clips (2). Reposition wiring harness (3). If necessary, cut the wire straps.
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Remove tube assembly (5) from the oil filter base.
Remove bolt (4). Remove the oil filter base from the engine block.
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Remove fitting (6), plug (7), and plug (8) from the oil filter base.
Remove O-ring seal (9) from fitting (6) .
Remove O-ring seal (10) from plug (7) .
Remove spring (11) and valve (12) from the oil filter base.
Remove O-ring seal (13) from plug (8) .
Remove spring (14) and valve (15) from the oil filter base.