PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE 263-9857 EXHAUST PIPING GP ON CERTAIN 773F AND 775F OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS Caterpillar

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE 263-9857 EXHAUST PIPING GP ON CERTAIN 773F AND 775F OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS

Usage:

REBE3349-00

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28Feb2008

U-105

A-84

D-81

O-92

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*Before/After*	PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE 263-9857 EXHAUST PIPING GP ON CERTAIN 773F AND 775F OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS
7755 1061		PS42630

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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 "PS42630" 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.

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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

28Feb2010

PROBLEM

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The existing 2G-9172 Housing may be damaged on certain 773F and 775F Off-Highway Trucks equipped with 251-1573 or 252-4427 Exhaust Arrangement. If the existing housing interferes with the 263-9858 Plate mounting hardware the housing may be damaged (see Image 1) and an exhaust leak may occur. The 2G-9172 Housing is part of the 263-9857 Exhaust Piping Gp.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
773F	EED00273-00278, 280, 282-295, 299-301, 305-310, 312-321, 324-353, 361-362, 369-370, 372-375, 377-380, 384-388, 395-403, 405-412, 415-421, 423-426, 428-434, 436-440, 443-444, 447-451, 454, 457-463, 465-466, 468-469, 473
775F	DLS00275-00279, 285-289, 291-295, 304-311, 314-321, 328-334, 336-337, 339, 353-366, 369-373, 376-385, 388-391, 405-406, 414, 420-423, 425, 427-439, 443-446, 451-455, 458-460, 462-464, 469

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
2	0102615	SETSCREW-SOCKET
In Order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 9% 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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Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

When applicable, this program should be implemented in conjunction with Service Letter REBE2504.

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Image1

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%
0-8000 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

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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. Raise body slightly to inspect top surface of 2G-9172 Housing for damage. See Image 1.1.1.

Image1.1.1

2. Remove bolt(s) (1) that are interfering with the 2G-9172 Housing and replace bolt(s) with 010-2615 Set Screw. Apply retaining compound to threads (reference part no. 4C-9506). If both set screws are used, a 6mm (1/4 in.) fillet weld 25mm (1 in.) in length should be applied to both ends of 263-9858 Plate to secure plate end to body. See Image 1.2.1.