Usage:
05Dec2016 |
Before/After | PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE 3846068/">384-6068 TUBE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 525D, 535D, 545D, AND 555D WHEEL SKIDDERS |
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5079 4320 4309 4338 4310 4304 | PS45313 |
NOTE: | Caterpillar’s obligations under this Service Letter are subject to, and shall not apply in contravention of, the laws, rules, regulations, directives, ordinances, orders, or statutes of the United States, or of any other applicable jurisdiction, without recourse or liability with respect to Caterpillar. |
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 "PS45313" 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. |
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 |
31Dec2018 |
PROBLEM
The existing 3846068/">384-6068 Tube Assembly is subject to material cracks, due to incorrect tube end casting, on certain 525D, 535D, 545D, and 555D Wheel Skidders. If the tube assembly cracks, it can/will cause a loss of hydraulic fluid. |
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model | Identification Number |
525D | 2L500100-00147 GKP00100-00423 |
535D | 3L500100-00124 MTP00100-00351 |
545D | 4L500100-00145 KGP00100-00230 |
555D | 5L500100-00109 PGY00100-00144 |
PARTS NEEDED
Qty |
Part Number | Description |
2 | 5K9090 | SEAL-O-RING-ORFS |
4 | 7X7729 | WASHER-HARD |
1 | 3846068 | TUBE AS |
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 17% of dealership population. This is an initial 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
Replace existing 3846068/">384-6068 Tube Assembly with new 3846068/">384-6068 Tube Assembly (change level 02) along with two new 5K-9090 O-ring Seals. Refer to the attached Rework Procedure. |
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
0-24 mo |
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25-36 mo |
NOTE: This is a 2.5-hour job | ||||||
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling. |
1. Remove existing 3846068/">384-6068 Tube Assembly at location (A). Refer to Image1.1.1. 2. Loosen 8T-4136 Bolts (B) located at the rear of the priority valve mounting plate. 3. Remove 8T-4136 Bolts and 7X-7729 Washers at location (C) on the front of the priority valve mounting plate. 4. Add two 7X-7729 Washers (two per bolt) at location (D) between priority valve mounting plate and frame then reinstall both 8T-4136 Bolts and 7X-7729 Washers at locations (C). Note: The added washers will space the mounting plate 5mm away from the frame to correctly position the priority valve for proper connection and alignment of the new 3846068/">384-6068 Tube Assembly (change level 02). 5. Re-tighten 8T-4136 Bolts (B) located at the rear of the priority valve mounting plate. 6. Install new 3846068/">384-6068 Tube Assembly (change level 02) using two new 5K-9090 O-Ring Seals. |
Image1.1.1 |