I believe it is the correct filter. Yes it does go behind the left foot and lays sideways. I poured oil it and tried to screw it on fast but I am sure some came out. It is a Wix 1736 hydraulic filter screw on type. There is a square threaded plug on top of the plate where the filter screws on, wonder if that would be a bleed screw? I can go take a picture if it would help.