PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE FRONT DIFFERNTIAL ON CERTAIN 906 AND 908 COMPACT WHEEL LOADERS Caterpillar


PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE FRONT DIFFERNTIAL ON CERTAIN 906 AND 908 COMPACT WHEEL LOADERS

Usage:

REBE2780-00

11Dec2007


U-637
O-555

 
After Failure Only
  
  

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE FRONT DIFFERNTIAL ON CERTAIN 906 AND 908 COMPACT WHEEL LOADERS

3258
PS51408
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 "PS51408" 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.

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

31Dec2009

PROBLEM

The existing front differential can become noisy on certain 906 and 908 Compact Wheel Loaders. If the existing differential becomes noisy, it may cause customer dissatisfaction, and can be replaced.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
906  MER02597, 2614-2618, 2620-2627, 2629-2632, 2634-2642, 2644-2645, 2647, 2650, 2654-2655
908  TAR01426-01442, 1444, 1447

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
1 1U8846 GASKET MAKER
1 1U9891 ADDITIVE-OIL
1 1521187 GEAR GP-DIFF& -D
8 OIL (BULK) Refer to OMM for Oil Spec. & Fill Capacity
In Order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% 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

Remove and replace the differential assembly. Refer to the Dissasembly and Assembly Manual, RENR6454, for the complete procedure.
The front differential is removed as per instructions for the rear, but does not have a transfer box attatched to it.
The 908 Wheel Loader will require the brakes to be bled after assembly. Refer to Testing and Adjusting Manual, RENR6456, "Brake System Air - Purge".
All machines covered under this service letter program have front limited slip differentials, so 0.5L 1U-9891 Oil Additive should be added.
Before filling the axle check the instructions detailed in the Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7208.For refil capacities

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,
0-24 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
 NOTE: This is a 14.0-hour job



PARTS DISPOSITION

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

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