Updated Front Valve Bank Covers are Now Available for Certain 12M3, 140M3, and 160M3 Motor Graders {7167} Caterpillar

Updated Front Valve Bank Covers are Now Available for Certain 12M3, 140M3, and 160M3 Motor Graders {7167}

Usage:

12M B92

Motor Grader: 12M (S/N: B921-834); 12M Series 3 (S/N: N9B1-620; N9F1-933; N9P1-235; N9R1-316); 140M (S/N: B9D1-5103; D9G1-1790); 140M Series 3 (S/N: N9D1-1059; N9G1-261; N9J1-764; N9M1-527); 14L (S/N: B941-229); 160M (S/N: B9E1-1227; D9T1-1529); 160M Series 3 (S/N: N9E1-110; N9K1-127; N9L1-165; N9T1-241)

Description Of Change: New front valve bank covers are available for the machines listed above. The new covers are designed to help reduce the possibility of interference with the cab doors.

Adaptable To: The parts listed in Table 1 are adaptable to machines within the listed serial numbers, and effective with all machines after the listed serial numbers. Refer to procedure below for instructions on performing the installation.

Installation Procedure

Required Parts

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Table 1
Required Parts
Item	Qty	Part No	Description
1	1	536-3668	Bracket As
2	1	536-3666	Bracket As
3	1	525-2046	Cover As
4	1	525-2045	Cover As
5	1	519-8440	Plate As

Machine Preparation

Note: Permit only one person on the machine. Either keep others away from the machine, or keep other personnel in sight of the operator.

Move the machine to a smooth horizontal location. Move away from any machines that are working and any personnel.
Move the transmission control to the PARK position.
Activate the parking brake.
Place blocks in front of the wheels and behind the wheels.
Stop the engine and allow the engine to cool.
Turn battery disconnect switch to the OFF position.

Procedure

Remove the existing rear valve bank covers. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly Manual , UENR3488 , Bank Valve - Disassemble - Rear Frame. Discard the cover and save all mounting hardware with care, for later use to install new covers.
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Illustration 1 g06251038

Right side view
(A) Bracket

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Illustration 2 g06251044

Left side view
(B) Bracket
Remove bracket (A) from the right side and remove bracket (B) from the left side of the front frame. Discard the brackets and save all mounting hardware with care, for later use to install new brackets.
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Illustration 3 g06251118

Right side view
(1) 536-3668 Bracket As

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Illustration 4 g06251162

Left side view
(2) 536-3666 Bracket As
Install bracket assembly (1) on right side of the frame and install bracket assembly (2) on the left side of the frame using the mounting hardware that were saved in Step ***#i07377478/i07191816.13*** .
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Illustration 5 g06251197

Right side view
(3) 525-2046 Cover As
(5) 519-8440 Plate As

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Illustration 6 g06251211

Left side view
(4) 525-2045 Cover As
(5) 519-8440 Plate As
Use all mounting hardware that were saved in Step ***#i07377478/i07191816.12*** and install cover assembly (3) on right side of the frame and install cover assembly (4) on left side of the frame. Install plate assembly (5).
Open and close the cab doors to ensure that the covers do not interfere with the doors. If there is interference between the covers and doors, adjust the covers and/or the doors to prevent the interference.
Turn the battery disconnect switch to the ON position and return the machine to service.