Usage:
08Feb2008 |
After Failure Only Parts stock action needed | PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 3P2574 BEARING IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 735, 740, AND 740EJ ARTICULATED TRUCKS |
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3101 7750 | PS51446 |
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 "PS51446" 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. |
NOTE: | Although this Program is to be administered as described above on the Affected Product, parts should be removed from parts stock as soon as possible. |
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 |
28Feb2010 |
PROBLEM
The 3P2574 Roller Bearing in the torque assembly can fail on certain 735, 740, and 740EJ Articulated Trucks. This bearing may have been produced with undersize rollers. These rollers may cause the bearing cage to fail sending damaging debris through the torque converter and transmission. |
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model | Identification Number |
735 | B1N00880-00882, 885-886, 888, 890-892, 894-897, 899, 901, 904-906, 911, 913-914, 973, 975 |
740 | B1P02228, 2230, 2242-2243, 2246, 2253, 2255, 2259-2262, 2264-2275, 2277, 2279-2281, 2283-2284, 2286, 2289-2292, 2294-2303, 2305-2308, 2310-2341, 2343-2354, 2356-2359, 2362-2370, 2372, 2374-2379, 2381, 2384-2386, 2388-2389, 2391, 2394-2395, 2398-2399, 2403-2405, 2407-2414, 2419-2420, 2424-2429, 2431, 2434, 2436-2437, 2441-2442, 2444, 2446-2447, 2449-2451, 2453, 2458, 2460-2461, 2473-2474, 2482, 2488, 2490, 2497, 2499-2500, 2509, 2515, 2520, 2522, 2533, 2538, 2552-2554, 2565, 2624, 2713, 2726, 2749, 2849 |
740EJ | B1R00314-00327, 329, 331, 333-334, 338-339, 342 |
PARTS NEEDED
Qty |
Part Number | Description |
1 | 1R0719 | ELEMENT AS |
1 | 1T0791 | IMPELLER-CONV |
1 | 1T0792 | TURBINE-CONV |
2 | 1T0806 | RETAINER-BEARING |
2 | 1T0807 | RACE-THRUST BRG |
1 | 1T1221 | CARRIER-RING |
1 | 1T1356 | RING-SEAL |
1 | 1T1659 | SLEEVE AS |
1 | 3P2573 | RACE-BRG INNER |
1 | 3P2574 | RACE&RLR AS |
1 | 6V9191 | BEARING-BALL |
2 | 6Y5888 | RING-SEAL |
1 | 7G0141 | RING-SEAL |
1 | 8S3371 | RING-SEAL |
1 | 9H0846 | SEAL-O RING |
1 | 9W6990 | RING-SEAL |
1 | 1394632 | HUB-IMPELLER |
1 | 1495461 | SEAL-O-RING |
2 | 1495462 | SEAL-O-RING |
1 | 2337564 | STATOR-CONVERTER |
In Order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% 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
Remove all 3P2574 Bearings with an "AP" code from dealer parts stock. |
Refer to the Service Manual as necessary. Follow the appropriate Removal instructions for each model to remove the transmission and torque converter from the vehicle. Follow the appropriate Disassembly instructions to inspect clean and replace damaged parts as necessary. Note: Only those torque converters built with 3P2574 bearings having the supplier production date code of "AP" would apply to this program. (see attached image) |
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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Submit one claim for all 3P2574 Bearings with an "AP" code removed from dealer parts stock. |
0-36 mo |
NOTE: This is a 95.2-hour job | ||||||
Program would apply on machines with 0-6000 hours or 0-36 months whichever comes first |
PARTS DISPOSITION
Return all 3P2574 bearings with "AP" date code and a copy of the claim to: ----------------------------- Caterpillar Inc Bldg KK Dock #57 100 Tractor Drive East Peoria, Illinois 61630 Attn: Randy Gallinger KK-30-N Service Return Crib ----------------------------- |
Return all 3P2574 bearings with "AP" date code and a copy of the claim to: ----------------------------- Caterpillar Inc Bldg KK Dock #57 100 Tractor Drive East Peoria, Illinois 61630 Attn: Randy Gallinger KK-30-N Service Return Crib ----------------------------- All other parts should be handled in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling. |