Usage:
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
October 31, 1997Problem
The head of the 8W9515 Pin As. may not have sufficient weld adhesion to the pin. These pin assemblies need to be removed from dealer Parts Stock.
Action Required
Inspect the head of all 8W9515 Pin Assemblies in dealer Parts Stock for an "X" stamped on the head of the pin. Remove all 8W9515 Pin Assemblies that do not have the "X" stamped on them to indicate that they have been reworked.
Do not install any pins that have not been reworked. Install only pins that have been stamped with an "X" on the head of the pin to indicate that they were reworked.
Service Claim Allowances
Submit one claim for all 8W9515 Pin Assemblies removed from Parts Stock.
Parts Disposition
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.