1982/09/27 Caterpillar

New Thrust Discs Used In Planetary Groups, Winch Groups{3187,5165,3176}

Usage:

All Caterpillar Products Equipped With Power Shift Transmissions And/Or Winches

SUPPLEMENT: 11/08/82

SERVICE MAGAZINE, SEPTEMBER 27, 1982, PAGE 9. In the article, "New Thrust Discs Used In Planetary Groups, Winch Groups," change "6P6005" to "6P5005" in the second sentence after "ADAPTABLE AS."

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Description of Change: Two new thrust discs are used in the power shift transmissions and the winches for Caterpillar equipment. Either one or both of the thrust discs are used between the planet gears and the carriers in the transmissions and the winches.

The new discs are black and made of a different material than the former washers. The former washers were yellow.

Adaptable As: The new 3T5834 Disc (washer) is a direct replacement for the former 7G896 Washer. The new 6P5005 Disc is a direct replacement for the former 7G894 Washer.

See the Parts Books for identification and quantities of the discs used in the power shift transmissions and the winches.

Typical locations of the discs in a power shift transmission.

Typical location of the discs in a winch.

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