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REPLACE ENGINE TRANSMISSION MAIN OIL FILTER ELEMENT
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NOTE
Procedure is same to remove left or
right engine transmission main oil
filter. Removal of left filter is shown
here.
DRAIN OIL
1.
Remove lockwire from drain plug (1). Remove
plug and packing (2). Drain oil into container.
Oil (E254) is toxic. It can irritate skin
and cause burns. Avoid inhaling. Use
only with adequate ventilation. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
In case of contact, immediately flush
skin or eyes for at least 15 minutes.
Get medical attention for eyes.
2.
Coat plug (1) and packing (2) with oil (E254).
Install plug and packing. Torque plug to 45
inch-pounds. Lockwire plug to sump drain (3)
(left filter) or transmission (4) (right filter). Use
lockwire (E231).
REMOVE FILTER ELEMENT
3.
Remove four nuts (5) and washers (6) from filter
housing (7). Remove housing element (8), and
gasket seal (9) from transmission (4).
4.
Remove element (8) from housing (7). Inspect
element for debris. If debris is found, perform a
contamination analysis (Task 6-108).
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