PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING THE CORRECT SHIMS FOR THE QUICK COUPLERS ON CERTAIN 336E L HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS Caterpillar


PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING THE CORRECT SHIMS FOR THE QUICK COUPLERS ON CERTAIN 336E L HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS

Usage:

TEBE0078-00

09Aug2013


U-355

 

Before/After

  
  

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING THE CORRECT SHIMS FOR THE QUICK COUPLERS ON CERTAIN 336E L HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS

6129
PS43982
NOTE:

This Program must be administered either before or after failure. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS43982" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE:

The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.


TERMINATION DATE

31Aug2015

PROBLEM

The existing shims may be the wrong size on for the quick couplers on certain 336E L Excavators. The shims can be too large and will block the O-ring seal from preventing contamination entering the pin area between the quick coupler and the nose of the stick.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
336E L FJH00435, 437, 442, 445-446, 451, 460-461, 464, 468-469, 471, 474, 479, 481-482, 484, 486, 488, 507, 512, 517-518, 527, 532, 534, 536-537, 539, 541, 543

JRJ00234-00240, 242-243, 246-249, 251-253, 255-258, 262

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
2 1728429 SHIM
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 7% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

ACTION REQUIRED

Refer to SEBU8471, Operation and Maintenance Manual, Operation Section, "Quick Coupler Installation and Removal", for the procedures to remove and install the quick coupler.

1. Remove the quick coupler from the stick.

2. Inspect the pin and bearing area for contamination. Clean the area as needed.

3. Reinstall the quick coupler with the correct shims. The correct shim has an outer diameter of 180mm.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Product smu/age whichever comes first
Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
0-2000 hrs,
0-12 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
 NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job



PARTS DISPOSITION

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
 
 
 

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