PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING A SPACER TO PREVENT PUSH ARM PIN INTERFERENCE WITH THE TRACK ON CERTAIN D6G II TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING A SPACER TO PREVENT PUSH ARM PIN INTERFERENCE WITH THE TRACK ON CERTAIN D6G II TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS

Usage:

REBE2583-00

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13Nov2007

D-474

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*After Failure Only*	PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING A SPACER TO PREVENT PUSH ARM PIN INTERFERENCE WITH THE TRACK ON CERTAIN D6G II TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS
6061 4172		PS51390

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NOTE:

This Program can only be administered after a failure occurs. The decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS51390" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. Use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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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.

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TERMINATION DATE

30Nov2008

PROBLEM

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The push arm pin can interfer with the track on certain D6G II Track-Type Tractors equipped with a SU Blade and 610 mm wide track shoes. A spacer can be installed to prevent the interference.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
D6G	C6G01005, 1007-1008, 1012, 1014-1015, 1017-1019, 1027-1031, 1036

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	3085364	SPACE
In Order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 20% of dealership population. This is an inital 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

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See the attached rework procedure.

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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	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%

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NOTE: This is a 2.0-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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

Rework Procedure

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Measure the clearance between push arm and track side.

Step 1:
Move machine in straight line on plane ground.
The distance is more than 20m.
Move machine forward and backward three times.

Step 2:
Adjust Blade to level and put down blade, then measure clearance between the track shoe and the push arm.
Right clearance is 60-70mm.
Left clearance is 50-60mm
(Comment: Sit in cab and face to front to decide right and left).

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Remark: If total clearance (Light+Right) is not at least 110mm, other issues may be present that should be investigated (bulldozer,etc).

Location to measured is shown.

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Adjust shim to obtain the correct clearance. Remove 4J-9853 Shim to adjust from big clearance to small clearance, at the same time, make sure total clearance between plate-wear and Bracket as is 0-3.2mm (two side).

Readjustment procedure:
Step 1:
Support the left and right Push arms.
Remove two side bolt from Cap-bearing

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Step 2:
Remove 3F-4971 Pin and disassemble 6J-5359 Brace As-Diagonal.

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Remove the bolts from two cylinders and retract cylinders.

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Secure the cylinders to the radiator guard.

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Remove cover from the hose as.

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Operate machine to back.
Disassemble two side nuts of bracket.

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Turn bracket as to reasonable position.
Mmove 4J-9853 Shim from one side to other side.

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Tighten two side bolt of bracket as, then measure clearance between plate-wear and Bracket as to determine if the shims are correct. The correct total clearance is 0-3.2mm (two side).

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Install brace as and pin to Push arm.

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Remove brace as and replace with brace as with counter bore.

New brace as or
Remanufactured
Brace as.

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Install 3F-4971 Pin and new (308-5364) Space to Push arm. Then, install the other pin and cotter again.

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Install the cap-bearing and tighten the bolts.

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Install the cap to the cylinder and tighten the bolts.
Install the cover to the blade and tighten the bolts.

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Measure and adjust the idle GP.

Inspect clearance between plate of front idle GP and the side of Track roller Frame ( include 4 side).
Standard clearance is 0.8+/-0.5.
Remove the plate from the front idler and reduce shim if clearance exceed 1.3mm, thickness of each shim is 0.9mm. Then install the plate to front idle.