Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install

TM 9-2320-312-24-2

Truck Engine

Disassembly and Assembly Section

Note: Do not pry or gouge the sealing surface of

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the engine oil pan. Use a rubber mallet to tap lightly

Engine Oil Pan - Remove and

on the engine oil pan, if it is necessary.

Install

2. Remove the bolts for the engine oil pan. Remove

engine oil pan (1).

SMCS Code: 1302-010

Removal Procedure

Hot oil and components can cause personal in-

jury.

Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.

NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

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Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened

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component life.

Typical example

3. Remove gasket (2) from the engine oil pan.

NOTICE

Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained

4. Remove the drain plug and the O-ring seal from

during performance of inspection, maintenance, test-

the engine oil pan.

ing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to

collect the fluid with suitable containers before open-

Installation Procedure

ing any compartment or disassembling any compo-

nent containing fluids.

NOTICE

Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies

suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar

Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened

products.

component life.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and

1. Install the drain plug and the O-ring seal on

mandates.

the engine oil pan. Tighten the drain plug to

25 5 Nm (18 4 lb ft).

1. Drain the engine oil into a suitable container for

storage or disposal.

2. Inspect the condition of the gasket. Replace the

gasket, if necessary.

3. Clean the mating surface of the engine oil pan

and the cylinder block.

Note: Do not put liquid gasket material on the oil

pan gasket or on the gasket surface of the engine

oil pan.

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Typical example