PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE PRODUCT LINK ANTENNA ON CERTAIN D6N AND D6N XL TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE PRODUCT LINK ANTENNA ON CERTAIN D6N AND D6N XL TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS

Usage:

TEBE5549-00

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31Jan2017

U-57

A-38

D-45

O-47

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After Failure Only	PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE PRODUCT LINK ANTENNA ON CERTAIN D6N AND D6N XL TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS
7606		PS53400

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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 can only be administered after a failure occurs. The decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS53400" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. Use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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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.

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TERMINATION DATE

31Jan2019

PROBLEM

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The existing 443-8462 Antenna wires may rub on the cab roof on certain D6N and D6N XL Track-Type Tractors equipped with the 397-2505 GSM Product Link. If the existing 443-8462 Antenna fails it can be replaced with a new antenna of the same part number.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
D6N LGP	MG500202-00557, 559-610, 612-614, 616-752, 755-790, 792-858, 860-875, 877-908, 910-917, 919-928, 930-932, 934-959 SGG00102-00108, 111-128, 131-141
D6N XL	GB600209-00283, 285-287, 289, 291-299, 301-304, 307-308, 311-316, 318-322, 324, 326-327, 330-333, 335, 338-344, 346-352, 354-357, 360, 362-366, 372-381, 383, 385, 387-388, 390-400, 402-421, 423, 425-428, 430-438, 442, 445-446 NJN00102-00132

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
18	3S2093	STRAP-CABLE
2	7K1181	STRAP-CABLE
1	222	LOCTITE
1	1325789	CLIP-LADDER
1	3656510	CABLE AS-ANTENNA (IF NEEDED)
1	4438462	ANTENNA AS
1	SI5145	LOCTITE
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 1% 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

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If the existing 443-8462 Antenna fails, replace it with a new antenna of the part number. Add a 132-5739 ladder clip to manage the extra antenna wire length. Properly route the 365-6510 Antenna Cable from the antenna to the product link module. Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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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%
0-3000 hrs, 0-36 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

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NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job
1 hour is added to replace the Cable As. if it is damaged.

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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

Rework Procedure

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1. Remove the failed 443-8462 Product Link Antenna.

Refer to Image 1.1.1.

Image1.1.1

2. Apply sealant Loctite SI 5145 on the new 443-8462 Antenna coaxial entry to protect against from moisture ingress.

Refer to Image 1.2.1.

Image1.2.1

3. Install the new 443-8462 Antenna on the bracket. Tight the antenna nut to 5 +/-0.5 N.m.

4. Apply Loctite 222 on Antenna connector threads and connect the antenna. Attach connectors with a 7K-1181 Strap.

5. Add a 3S-2093 Strap to attach the Antenna wire on the link.

Refer to Image 1.3.1.

Image1.3.1

6. Add a second 132-5789 Ladder Clip on the antenna bracket bolt.

7. Remove the extra wire length and attach properly the antenna wire with two 3S-2093 Strap Cable.

Refer to Image 1.4.1.

Image1.4.1

8. Check the 365-6510 Cable As routing following steps below. Replace the 365-6510 Cable As. by the same part number if it is damaged.

9. Attach properly the 365-6510 Cable As. with one 3S-2093 Straps.

Refer to Image 1.5.1.

Image1.5.1

10. Attach properly the 365-6510 Cable As. with four 3S-2093 Straps.

Refer to Image 1.6.1.

Image1.6.1

11. If there is the harness ARO, in the first one attach the harness ARO on one branch of the link with a 3S-2093 Strap. Attach after the 365-6510 cable As. with a 3S-2093 Strap. Don?t crush the Cable As. with the harness.

Refer to Image 1.7.1.

Image1.7.1

12. Use 7K-1181 Strap cable to maintain the extra harness ARO on the link. Attach the 365-6510 Cable As. on the Harness ARO with a 3S-2093 Strap Cable. Don?t crush the Cable As. with the harness.

Refer to Image 1.8.1.

Image1.8.1

13. If there is the harness ARO, In the first one attach the harness ARO on one branch of the link. Attach after the 365-6510 Cable As. Don?t crush the Cable As. with the harness.

Refer to Image 1.9.1.

Image1.9.1

14. If there is the harness ARO, attach together harness and the 365-6510 Cable As. with a 3S-2093 Strap.

Refer to Image 1.10.1.

Image1.10.1

15. Inside the enclosure , attach the 365-6510 Cable As. on the ladder clip with a 3S-2093 Strap.

Refer to Image 1.11.1.

Image1.11.1

16. Attach the Cable As. with 3S-2093 Strap (3) on current harness.

17. If the 365-6510 Cable As. is replaced or disconnected from the Product Link module, apply Loctite 222 on connector threads before the connection.

Refer to Image 1.12.1 and 1.12.2.