New VIMS Application Guide Available {7601,0374}
Usage:
All Machines Equipped with VIMS
A new "VIMS BULLETIN" has been released. Bulletin No. VIMS 5-5 is included in "VIMS Application Guide", SELD7001.
This bulletin describes several methods for analyzing downloaded Vital Information Management System (VIMS) data. VIMS data should be regularly downloaded and analyzed in order to gain maximum value from the Vital Information Management System.
The recommended analysis method corresponds to the various preventative maintenance intervals. The analyses recommended for each preventative maintenance interval are shown in the sequence that would be expected to yield the most benefit.
Caterpillar Information System:
1999/02/08 Correct Seal Usage Improves Service Life {7555}
1999/02/08 New Engine Pressure Sensors Available {1916,1917,1922,1923,1924}
1999/02/08 Valve Bodies Now Stress Relieved To Improve Service Life {3167}
1999/02/08 Special Instruction, "Installation Instructions For Improved Ride Control System", Now Available {0374,1408,4812,5051,5057,5077,5479,7332}
1999/02/08 Correction To Testing And Adjusting Manual, RENR2146-01 {0374,1435,5700}
1999/02/01 Procedure For Assembly And Installation Of Conventional Duo-Cone Seals Is Now Available{7561}
1999/02/01 Bearing Specifications For 3408E And 3412E Hydraulically Actuated Electronically Controlled Unit Injector (HEUI) Hydraulic Drive Group{1714}
1999/02/01 Correct Assembly Of Bulldozer Trunnion Bearings Prevents Failures{6069}
1999/02/01 Special Instruction, REHS0224, Available For Brake Rework{3066,3154,4101}
1999/01/25 Improved Solenoid Valve Group Available {5479}
1999/01/25 Correction To Power Train Disassembly And Assembly Manual SENR1381-01 {0600,0722,3254,3258,3260}
1999/01/25 Correction To Hydraulic System Specification Manual SENR6672 {5104,7568}
1999/02/15 Electrical System Schematic, SENR1864, Available {1400}
1999/02/15 Bolts, Washer, And Spacers Grouped Into Fastener Groups In Engine Cylinder Head Groups {1100}
1999/02/15 Correction To Operation & Maintenance Manual SEBU6955 {0374,0375,7560}
1999/02/15 New Thrust Washer Improves Service Life Of Differential Group {3258}
1999/02/15 Correction To Operation & Maintenance Manual, SEBU6492-02 {0374,0375,7490}
1999/02/15 Correction To Disassembly And Assembly Manual, RENR2116 {0374,1387}
1999/02/15 New Auxiliary Drive Coupling Group Improves Service Life {3252}
1999/02/15 100 cm Of 5P-1471 Hose Required For each 994 Wheel Loader Dust Ejector {1068}
1999/02/15 New Weld Procedures On 994 Wheel Loader Buckets Increase Service Life {6101}
1999/02/15 Rework Procedure Available To Upgrade Differential Case Assembly {3258}
1999/02/15 Air Conditioning And Heater System Updates Improve Operation And Reliability {7304,7309,7337,7343}
1999/02/15 New Brake Disc Wear Specifications {4250}