3512C Engine Caterpillar

Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install

Usage:

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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. Refer to Special Publication, PERJ1017, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat^® products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.

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NOTICE

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

Drain the engine oil into a suitable container for storage or for disposal.
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Remove bolts (1) that hold the connector for the oil pump to engine oil pan (2).
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Remove bolts (3) that connect engine oil pan (2) to the cylinder block.

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Improper lift rigging can allow unit to tumble causing injury and damage.

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Attach a suitable lifting device to the engine lifting eyes. The weight of the 3512C Engine is approximately 5900 kg (13,000 lb). The weight of the oil pan is approximately 295 kg (650 lb).
Lift the engine from the oil pan.
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Remove oil pan gasket (4) from the engine oil pan. Remove O-ring seal (5). Remove bolts (6). Remove flange (7) from the engine oil pan. Remove seal (8) from the flange.