PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE AIR CLEANER ON CERTAIN 374D L AND 374D OEM HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS Caterpillar


PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE AIR CLEANER ON CERTAIN 374D L AND 374D OEM HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS

Usage:

TEBE0633-00

20Feb2014


U-94
A-68
D-87
O-81

 

Priority

  
  

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE AIR CLEANER ON CERTAIN 374D L AND 374D OEM HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS

1051 1054
PI32303
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI32303" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI32303" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "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.


COMPLETION DATE

TERMINATION DATE

31Aug2014 28Feb2015

PROBLEM

The existing air cleaner can break on certain 374D L and 374D OEM Hydraulic Excavators. The outlet tube of the air cleaner can collapse with the hoop stress generated by the band clamp fixing the hose. This failure can lead to resultant engine damage.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
374D L PAP00124, 127-128, 130, 133, 135-136, 139, 144, 146-147, 150, 154, 158, 160-162, 166, 168, 187, 189-190, 192, 194-198, 200, 204, 207, 211-213, 216-217, 221, 225-227, 229, 238-239, 241, 243-244, 247, 249-253, 255, 257-259, 262, 269, 274, 276

PAS00139, 142-144, 148, 158, 160-165, 169, 175-179, 185-194, 196-197, 202-204, 416-417, 426-433, 435, 461-462, 467, 470-471, 474-476, 508-509, 514, 516, 518-522, 528, 541, 548-569, 581-584, 587-589, 592-599, 621-627, 632-636, 640, 642, 656-659, 680, 688, 691, 754, 796, 799-802, 869, 871

PAX00111, 117, 122, 134, 136-137, 139-142, 145-152, 155-158, 162, 164, 307-308, 334, 346, 359-361, 384, 386, 394, 399, 410, 413, 432
374D OEM  JNZ00100-00121, 123-137, 139

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
1 8T4989 CLAMP-BAND
1 3218124 CLEANER GP-AIR-B
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 45% 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

Replace the air cleaner with a new 321-8124 Air Cleaner Group. Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

Owners in the following countries will receive the attached Owner Notification:
US
Canada

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
100%
100%
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.
 
 
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
 
 
 
EXAMPLE COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE AIR CLEANER

MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN 374D L AND 374D OEM HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS

Dear Cat Product Owner:

The air cleaner needs to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing air cleaner can break and can cause engine damage. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Cat dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.

If you are no longer the owner of this product(s), please contact your local Cat dealer so that our records can be updated. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 20Feb2014 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.



Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)



Attached to 20Feb2014 Service Letter


Rework Procedure


 
Replacement of the 321-8124 Air Cleaner Group (FRG18)

1. Place the machine on flat and safe area.

2. Open the left middle door in order to gain access to the air cleaner group. Refer to Image1.1.1.
Image1.1.1
 
Two kind of air cleaner group can be installed on the 374D:

- The FRG18 air cleaner (basic)
- The SSG16 air cleaner and precleaner

Note: If the machine is equipped with the SSG16 air cleaner and precleaner, NO change is requested. Refer to Image1.2.1.

If the machine is equipped with the 321-8124 Air Cleaner Group (FRG18), the air cleaner needs to be inspected following the procedure below. If the air cleaner does not conform, it must be replaced. Refer to Image1.2.2.
Image1.2.1
Image1.2.2
 
If the 321-8124 Air Cleaner Group has been already replaced in the field, the air cleaner group needs to be inspected before it is replaced.

To check if the air cleaner group installed on the machine is good, the wall thickness of the air cleaner outlet pipe needs to be measured. The value of the outlet pipe wall thickness must be equal at 4.8mm and the ribs need to be as shown on Image1.3.1.

If the value of the outlet pipe wall thickness is egual at 2.2mm or 3.5mm, the air cleaner group is wrong and needs to be replaced.
Image1.3.1
 
Procedure to Replace the Air Cleaner Group:

1. Open the battery compartment to access to the air cleaner.

2. Remove the 8T-4989 Clamp fixing the hose on air cleaner.

3. Remove the 321-8123 Hose going to the air cleaner outlet tube.

4. Remove the harness from the indicator assembly of air filter change.

5. Remove the bolts and the 321-8124 Air Cleaner Group.

6. Install a new 321-8124 Air Cleaner Group with bolts. Tighten the bolts to a specified torque of 100 +/- 20 N.m.

7. Install the 321-8123 Hose going to the air cleaner outlet tube.

8. Install the 8T-4989 Band Clamp fixing the hose on air cleaner. Tighten the clamp to a specified torque of 11 +/- 1 N.m.
Image1.4.1
 
 

Caterpillar Information System:

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 151-6832 LEVER ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 312D 2, 312D GC, 312D 2L, 320D 2, 320D 2L, 324D L, 329D, 329D L, 336D, AND 336D L OEM EXCAVATORS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 151-6832 LEVER ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 312D 2, 312D GC, 312D 2L, 320D 2, 320D 2L, 324D L, 329D, 329D L, 336D, AND 336D L OEM EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE SWING MOTOR DRAIN LINE ON CERTAIN 312D, 312D GC, 312D LC, 312E, 312E L, AND 313D EXCAVATORS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE SWING MOTOR DRAIN LINE ON CERTAIN 312D, 312D GC, 312D LC, 312E, 312E L, AND 313D EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE SWING MOTOR BUSHING ON CERTAIN 312D, 312GC, 312E, AND 313D EXCAVATORS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE SWING MOTOR BUSHING ON CERTAIN 312D, 312GC, 312E, AND 313D EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BOOM GROUP ON CERTAIN 324D, 324DL, 329D, 329DL, 336D, 336DL, AND 340DL EXCAVATORS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BOOM GROUP ON CERTAIN 324D, 324DL, 329D, 329DL, 336D, 336DL, AND 340DL EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND MACHINING OR POSSIBLY REPLACING THE HOOK AND INSTALLING A COUPLER HYDRAULIC CONVERSION KIT ON CERTAIN DB LINKAGE CENTER-LOCK PIN GRABBER COUPLERS INSTALLED ON 330D, 336D, AND 336E EXCAVATORS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND MACHINING OR POSSIBLY REPLACING THE HOOK AND INSTALLING A COUPLER HYDRAULIC CONVERSION KIT ON CERTAIN DB LINKAGE CENTER-LOCK PIN GRABBER COUPLERS INSTALLED ON 330D, 336D, AND 336E EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING A HARNESS AND RELAY ON CERTAIN 303E AND 303E CR MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS, EQUIPPED WITH THE MSS (MACHINE SECURITY SYSTEM) PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING A HARNESS AND RELAY ON CERTAIN 303E AND 303E CR MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS, EQUIPPED WITH THE MSS (MACHINE SECURITY SYSTEM)
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE DIFFERENTIAL SPRING PIN ON CERTAIN M313D, M315D, M316D, AND M318D WHEELED EXCAVATORS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE DIFFERENTIAL SPRING PIN ON CERTAIN M313D, M315D, M316D, AND M318D WHEELED EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE FLOORMAT ON CERTAIN 320D EXCAVATORS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE FLOORMAT ON CERTAIN 320D EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ELBOW AND BOLTS FOR THE ENGINE OIL PUMP LINES ON CERTAIN 336D L EXCAVATORS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ELBOW AND BOLTS FOR THE ENGINE OIL PUMP LINES ON CERTAIN 336D L EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING CERTAIN WIRING HARNESSES ON CERTAIN 323D, 324D, 325D, 330D, 345B, 345D, 365B, AND 365C EXCAVATORS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING CERTAIN WIRING HARNESSES ON CERTAIN 323D, 324D, 325D, 330D, 345B, 345D, 365B, AND 365C EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ELECTRICAL SWIVEL ON CERTAIN M300D WHEELED EXCAVATORS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ELECTRICAL SWIVEL ON CERTAIN M300D WHEELED EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM TO REPLACE THE 417-1061 BOOM LOWERING CONTROL VALVE ON CERTAIN 308E2 EXCAVATORS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM TO REPLACE THE 417-1061 BOOM LOWERING CONTROL VALVE ON CERTAIN 308E2 EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR FLUSHING THE COOLING LINE OF ENGINE ON CERTAIN 311D-323D EXCAVATORS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR FLUSHING THE COOLING LINE OF ENGINE ON CERTAIN 311D-323D EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE SWING DRIVE GROUP BOLTS ON CERTAIN 374D EXCAVATORS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE SWING DRIVE GROUP BOLTS ON CERTAIN 374D EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE MACHINE ECM SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN 312D, 312D 2L, 312D GC, 312D LC, 318D 2L, 320D 2, AND 320D 2L EXCAVATORS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE MACHINE ECM SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN 312D, 312D 2L, 312D GC, 312D LC, 318D 2L, 320D 2, AND 320D 2L EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING ALL INNER BOLTS MAINTAINING THE SWING GEAR BEARING ON THE CARBODY ON CERTAIN 390D EXCAVATORS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING ALL INNER BOLTS MAINTAINING THE SWING GEAR BEARING ON THE CARBODY ON CERTAIN 390D EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 329-7252 VALVE GROUP ON CERTAIN 345C AND 345C L EXCAVATORS, EQUIPPED WITH UHD FRONT PARTS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 329-7252 VALVE GROUP ON CERTAIN 345C AND 345C L EXCAVATORS, EQUIPPED WITH UHD FRONT PARTS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF ALL THE SWING BEARING BOLTS (INNER AND OUTER) ON CERTAIN 320D AND 320D 2 EXCAVATORS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF ALL THE SWING BEARING BOLTS (INNER AND OUTER) ON CERTAIN 320D AND 320D 2 EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM TO REWORK THE FIREWALL BRACKET WELDING ON CERTAIN 307E MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM TO REWORK THE FIREWALL BRACKET WELDING ON CERTAIN 307E MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE OIL FILTER HOSE ASSEMBLIES ON CERTAIN 336D L EXCAVATORS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE OIL FILTER HOSE ASSEMBLIES ON CERTAIN 336D L EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF ALL THE DRIVE SPROCKET BOLTS (LH AND RH SIDE) ON CERTAIN 320D AND 320D 2 EXCAVATORS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF ALL THE DRIVE SPROCKET BOLTS (LH AND RH SIDE) ON CERTAIN 320D AND 320D 2 EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING ALL INNER BOLTS MAINTAINING THE SWING GEAR BEARING ON THE CARBODY ON CERTAIN 385C FS, 390D, AND 390F EXCAVATORS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING ALL INNER BOLTS MAINTAINING THE SWING GEAR BEARING ON THE CARBODY ON CERTAIN 385C FS, 390D, AND 390F EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE DOOR GROUP ON CERTAIN 328D EXCAVATORS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE DOOR GROUP ON CERTAIN 328D EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE STICK EXTENSION CUSHION STOP (SNUBBER) ON CERTAIN 336D LARGE EXCAVATORS PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE STICK EXTENSION CUSHION STOP (SNUBBER) ON CERTAIN 336D LARGE EXCAVATORS
Back to top
The names Caterpillar, John Deere, JD, JCB, Hyundai or any other original equipment manufacturers are registered trademarks of the respective original equipment manufacturers. All names, descriptions, numbers and symbols are used for reference purposes only.
CH-Part.com is in no way associated with any of the manufacturers we have listed. All manufacturer's names and descriptions are for reference only.