Centinel System – Repair Manual – 007-018   Lubricating Oil Filter Head Adapter

WARNING  To reduce the possibility of personal injury, avoid direct contact of hot oil with your skin.

WARNING  Some state and federal agencies have determined that used engine oil can be carcinogenic and cause reproductive toxicity. Avoid inhalation of vapors, ingestion, and prolonged contact with used engine oil. If not reused, dispose of in accordance with local environmental regulations.

NOTE: The lubricating oil filter head housing assembly does not need to be removed to replace the oil filter head adapter.

• Remove the lubricating oil filter. Refer to Procedure 007-013 in Section 7.

WARNING  To reduce the possibility of personal injury or equipment damage. Use only a 3/4-inch drive extension and ratchet for the removal of the adapter.

NOTE: If the engine is equipped with a remote filter, first remove the remote lubricating oil filter head adapter from the lubricating oil filter head. Use service tool, Part Number 4919518, or equivalent, to remove the remote lubricating oil filter head.

If the pinned adapter has come loose or if the staking pin is missing, and the oil filter head adapter can be removed by hand or without damaging the threads in the housing, then follow the procedure as described below for cleaning and installing the adapter. The missing staking pin will not be replaced.

NOTE: If the housing threads are found damaged, the housing must
be replaced.

Use service tool, Part Number 3165082 or Part Number 4918222, to remove the adapter from the housing.

WARNING  When using solvents, acids, or alkaline materials for cleaning, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for use. Wear goggles and protective clothing to reduce the possibility of personal injury.

Clean the threads of both the adapter and the oil filter head housing with a clean towel and contact cleaner to remove any residual Loctite™
and lubricating oil.

Inspect the adapter for cracks or other damage.

WARNING  To reduce the possibility of personal injury or equipment damage. Use only a 3/4-inch drive extension and ratchet for the installation of the adapter.

CAUTION  Do not use an impact wrench, to reduce the possibility of damage to the oil filter head housing, adapter, or tool.

Apply clean engine oil to the adapter-to-housing interface.

Apply service tool Loctite™ 2760, Part Number 3165083 to the adapter. Apply Loctite™ to three threads, starting three threads down from the top of the adapter and around the entire circumference of adapter.

Install the adapter hand-tight into the housing. Torque the filter head adapter with service tool, Part Number 3165082 or Part Number 4918222.

• Fill the new oil filter with clean lubricating oil.
• Install the lubricating oil filter. Refer to Procedure 007-013 in Section 7.
• Operate the engine to normal operating temperature and check for leaks.