PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE FRAME ON CERTAIN 973D TRACK LOADERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE FRAME ON CERTAIN 973D TRACK LOADERS

Usage:

REBE8477-00

Show/hide table

11Jun2012

U-313

A-249

D-270

O-284

Show/hide table

*Before/After*	PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE FRAME ON CERTAIN 973D TRACK LOADERS
7050 7054 0679		PS43624

Show/hide table

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 "PS43624" 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.

Show/hide table

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.

Show/hide table

TERMINATION DATE

30Jun2014

PROBLEM

Show/hide table

In hard application, the existing frame may crack at the front of the frame, on tower location, on certain 973D Track Loaders. If the existing frame has a crack, in this location, it can be repaired by gouging out the crack and rewelding.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Show/hide table

Model	Identification Number
973D	LCP00100-00240, 242-244, 246-272

PARTS NEEDED

Show/hide table

No parts needed for this program

ACTION REQUIRED

Show/hide table

- If a crack is found, gouge out the crack and make a chamfer on the gusset and on the extended plate, then fill with weld.

- If a crack is not found, make a chamfer on gusset and on the extended plate, fill with weld to link them, then grind the weld flush.

In both case, refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

Show/hide table

Image1

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Show/hide table

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%
0-8000 hrs, 0-72 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

Show/hide table

NOTE: This is a 2.0-hour job
If a crack is found on the frame, an additional 1 hour is added to complete the rework for both sides.

Show/hide table

PARTS DISPOSITION

Show/hide table

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

Rework Procedure

Show/hide table

Refer to Image1.1.1 and Image1.1.2 for a view of a crack that is found on the frame.

Image1.1.1

Image1.1.2

Rework Procedure for a crack found on the frame:

1. Remove the cover, if necessary.

2. Gouge out the cracks and weld them up.

3. Make a chamfer on the gusset and on the extended plate. Refer to Image1.2.1. Be careful not to grind the chamfer too deep, the main slab must not be touched.

4. Fill the chamfer between the gusset and the extended plate with weld in order to link them.

5. Grind the weld flush. Refer to Image1.2.2.

6. Apply paint to the affected areas.

Image1.2.1

Image1.2.2

Rework Procedure for a no crack found on the frame:

1. Remove the cover if necessary.

2. Make a chamfer on the gusset and on the extended plate. Be careful not to grind the chamfer too deep, the main slab must not be touched.

3. Fill the chamfer between the gusset and the extended plate with weld in order to link them.

4. Grind the weld flush.

5. Apply paint to the affected areas.