Usage:
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.
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 "PS0863" 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.
Termination Date
August 31, 1996Problem
The 3E4901 Coupling Assembly may fail between the rubber material and the outer ring on certain Challenger 45 Tractors.
Affected Product
Model & Identification Number
45 (1DR1-650)
Parts Needed
- 1 - 3E4902 Coupling Assembly
Action Required
Parts Stock
Remove all 3E4901 Coupling Assemblies from Parts Stock.
Affected Product
1. Remove the driveshaft and flywheel housing cover.
2. Remove the existing 3E4901 Coupling Assembly.
3. Install a new 3E4902 Coupling Assembly.
4. Install the driveshaft and flywheel housing cover.
Service Claim Allowances
Parts Stock
Submit one claim for all 3E4901 Coupling Assemblies removed from Parts Stock.
NOTE: US and Canadian Dealers Only - When submitting a Parts Stock claim use 99Z00001 in the Product Identification Number Field.
Affected Product
NOTE: This is a 2-hour job.
Parts Disposition
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.