D11R Track-Type Tractor Final Drive Oil - Change Caterpillar


Final Drive Oil - Change
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------ WARNING! ------

Hot oil and components can cause personal injury.

Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.



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.

Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "AVSpare Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on AVSpare products.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.




Illustration 1g00484243

  1. Position one final drive so that oil level mark (1) is horizontal. Drain plug (3) will point downward.

  2. Remove drain plug (3). Take an SOS sample. Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.

  3. Inspect the drain plug seal. Replace the drain plug seal if the drain plug seal is damaged.

  4. Clean the drain plug and install the drain plug.

  5. Remove oil filler plug (2).

  6. The recommended oil for most machine applications is SAE 60. Fill the final drive with oil to the bottom of the filler plug opening. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)".

  7. Inspect the condition of the seal of the filler plug. Replace the plug seal if the plug seal is damaged.

  8. Clean the filler plug and install the filler plug.

  9. Repeat Step 1 to Step 8 in order to change the oil in the other final drive.