PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE CAB DOOR STRIKER MOUNTING PLATE ON CERTAIN 416E, 420E, 430E AND 450E BACKHOE LOADERS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A CAB Caterpillar

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE CAB DOOR STRIKER MOUNTING PLATE ON CERTAIN 416E, 420E, 430E AND 450E BACKHOE LOADERS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A CAB

Usage:

REBE5548-00

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22Apr2010

U-138

A-110

D-121

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*Before/After*	PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE CAB DOOR STRIKER MOUNTING PLATE ON CERTAIN 416E, 420E, 430E AND 450E BACKHOE LOADERS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A CAB
7308 7325 7301		PS43073

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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 "PS43073" 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

30Apr2012

PROBLEM

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The existing striker mounting plate can exhibit poor workmanship on certain 416E, 420E, 430E and 450E Backhoe Loaders that are equipped with a cab. If the existing striker mounting plate is not reworked, it can lead to premature rust and poor mounting of the striker bolt.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
416E ST	BWC00150-00159, 180-234
420E	PHC00170-00719 PRA00180-01247
430E	RLN00210-00369 SCD00200-00332
450E	EBL00150-00408

PARTS NEEDED

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No parts needed for this program

ACTION REQUIRED

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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%
0-2500 hrs, 0-24 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
2501-5000 hrs, 25-48 mo	33.0%	50.0%	0.0%	0.0%	50.0%	50.0%

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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) Cover all glass and plastic with paper, masking tape and weld blanket to avoid any damage from grinding and welding process. Refer to Image 1.1.1 for the area to be filled in with weld.

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2) Clamp a copper backing strip to keep the filler weld flush on the far side of the bracket. Refer to Image 1.2.1.

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3) Fill the area of the bracket hole with weld where excessive grinding has taken place.

4) Grind the front surface of the bracket flush.

5) Grind out the edges to the original cut-out dimensions (24mm wide x 20mm high, +/- 1.5mm). Refer to Image 1.4.1.

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6) Touch-up the bare metal with gray primer and allow to dry.

7) Touch-up the repairs with high-gloss black paint and allow to dry.

8) Re-assemble the striker after 20 minutes of dry time.

9) Adjust the door as required.

10) Clean-up all grinding dust and remove all masking material.