2009/01/19 Caterpillar

Articulated Truck:

725 (S/N: AFX1-UP; B1L1-UP)

730 (S/N: B1M1-UP)

730 EJECTOR (S/N: B1W1-UP)

735 (S/N: AWR1-UP; B1N1-UP)

740 (S/N: AXM1-UP; B1P1-UP)

740 EJECTOR (S/N: AZZ1-UP; B1R1-UP)

Off-Highway Truck/Tractor:

770 (S/N: BZZ77-UP)

772 (S/N: RLB279-492,515-UP)

773F (S/N: EED1-UP)

777F (S/N: JRP1-UP)

Quarry Truck:

775F (S/N: DLS1-UP)

Service Magazine SEPD0975, 19 January 2009, "New Pivot Kits Are Available For Steering Columns". Disregard the existing article. Refer to the following information.

New pivot kits are now available to prevent excessive movement of the steering column.

Table 1

New Part Number	Description	Former Part Number
323-3467	Pivot Kit	224-9929
321-6951	Pivot Kit	261-2485

ReferenceRefer to Special Instruction, REHS4056 for a list of parts and installation procedure for the new components.

The new 323-3467 Pivot Kit has replaced the former 224-9929 Pivot Kit. The new 321-6951 Pivot Kit has replaced the former 261-2485 Pivot Kit. The new pivot kits use steel bushings with grade 8 bolts. Thread sealant will be previously applied to the bolt threads. The new pivot kits also have an increased torque specification.