Engine Oil Filter Base

TM 9-2320-312-24-2

Truck Engine

Disassembly and Assembly Section

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

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mandates.

2. Disconnect tube (2) from the elbow assembly.

3. Remove the bolts that hold engine oil filter base

(3) to the cylinder block. Remove engine oil filter

base (3).

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Engine Oil Filter Base -

Disassemble

SMCS Code: 1306-015

Disassembly Procedure

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Start By:

1. Remove plugs (2) from engine oil filter base (1).

a. Remove the engine oil filter base. Refer to

Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Filter

Base - Remove".

NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened

component life.

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2. Remove valve springs (4) and valves (3) from

engine oil filter base (1). Remove O-ring seals

(5) from plugs (2).