C7.1 Industrial Engine Engine Oil Pan - Remove - Aluminum Oil Pan Caterpillar

Engine Oil Pan - Remove - Aluminum Oil Pan

C7.1 Industrial Engine [KENR9105]

1.1. Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

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NOTICE

Keep all parts clean from contaminants. Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.

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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. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.

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If necessary, remove the assembly of dipstick tube. Loosen nut (1) and remove tube assembly (2). Remove seal (3) from the tube assembly.
Note: Identify the position and orientation of the tube assembly.
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Place a suitable container below engine oil pan (10). Remove drain plug (5) and drain the engine oil. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil and Filter - Change" for the correct procedure.
Remove O-ring seal (6) from drain plug (5).
Remove the cable strap that retains wiring harness assembly (9).
Disconnect the Original Equipment Manufactures (OEM) wiring harness assembly from wiring harness assembly (9) for oil level switch (7).
If necessary, remove oil level switch (7) from engine oil pan (10). Remove O-ring seal (8) from oil level switch (7).
Support the assembly of engine oil pan (10). Remove bolts (13) and bolts (11) from the assembly of the engine oil pan.
Remove the assembly of engine oil pan (10) from the engine.
Remove isolators (14) and isolators (12) from the engine oil pan.
Note: The isolators are held captive by gasket (4).
If necessary, remove the plate for the engine oil pan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan Plate - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.