1996/10/07 Caterpillar

Service Manual Module Revisions Available {0374}

Usage:

769D (5TR),
771D (6JR),
773D (7ER),
775D (6KR) Off-Highway Trucks

SUPPLEMENT: 12/16/96

Service Magazine; October 7, 1996; Page 3; "Service Manual Module Revisions Available".

The model product identification number listed in the article heading, 769D (5JR), is incorrect. The correct model product identification number is 769D (5TR).

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The following service manual modules contain significant changes and additions that will benefit operation and maintenance of some Off-Highway Trucks. The new service manual modules are available through normal literature ordering channels.

Service Manual Module SENR8611-01, Systems Operation Testing and Adjusting 769D Truck and 771D Quarry Truck Power Train, replaces the former Service Manual Module SENR8611. This module is found in Service Manual SENR8605.

Service Manual Module SENR8610-01, Specifications 769D Truck and 771D Quarry Truck Power Train, replaces the former Service Manual Module SENR8610. This module is found in Service Manual SENR8605.

Service Manual Module SENR1407-01, Systems Operation Testing and Adjusting 773D Truck and 775D Quarry Truck Power Train, replaces the former Service Manual Module SENR1407. This module is found in Service Manual SENR1400.

Service Manual Module SENR1406-01, Specifications 773D Truck and 775D Quarry Truck Power Train, replaces the former Service Manual Module SENR8611. This module is found in Service Manual SENR1400.

Caterpillar Information System:

1996/09/30 Improved Water Pump Groups Available{1361}

1996/09/30 New Governor Weight And Race Increase Durability{1264}

1996/09/30 An Improved O-Ring Seal And Proper Use Of Adapter Locks Reduces Oil Leaks{1252}

1996/09/30 Improved Sleeve Metering Fuel System (SMFS) 8.5 mm (.34 in) Fuel Pump Plunger Eliminates Plunger And Sleeve Scuffing{1251}

1996/09/30 New Margin Spring In Pressure Compensator Valve Provides Stable Pressure Setting For Implement Pump Groups{5070,5055,5086}

1996/09/30 Original 8R-1284 Lining Kit and 8R-1286 Shoe Assembly Is Recommeded When Servicing Articulated Truck Brakes{4253,4254}

1996/09/30 Window Slider Kit Is Now Available To Update Cab Window In The Right Hand Door Group{7310,7308}

1996/09/30 Shims Now Used In Front Suspension Groups To Increase Upper Suspension Cylinder Bearing Life{7201}

1996/09/30 Service Repair Splined Boom Foot Pins Available For 416B Through 438 Backhoe Loaders{6506}

1996/09/30 Sleeve And Cover For Radio Opening Now In Production Improve Headliner Appearance{7300,7338}

1996/09/30 Belt Tensioner Adjustment Shims Eliminated; Tensioner Bracket Changed To Compensate for Removal Of Shims{4197}

1996/09/30 Extended Life Coolant (ELC) Used In Cooling System{1395}

1996/10/07 New Material Used In Front Wheels To Increase Service Life {4201,4200,4208}

1996/10/07 New Boot For Pilot Valve Group Improves Lever Movement For Hoist Control {5059,5136}

1996/10/07 New Temperature Sensors Used To Monitor Oil Temperature In The Differential Housing {7601,3067}

1996/10/07 New Hoist Rotary Switch Assembly Used To Increase Reliability {1400}

1996/10/07 Special Instruction SEHS9983 Available For Installation And Adjustment Of Truck Body {7258}

1996/10/07 New Fuse Cap Available {1417}

1996/10/07 Effectivity Of Upgrades To Remanufactured Transmissions, Torque Converters And Wheel Assemblies {3001,4051}

1996/10/07 Parts Manuals May List Air Conditioning Compressors Incorrectly {1802,1809,7320}

1996/10/14 Improved Alternator Adjustment Strap And Retention Hardware Used To Maintain Belt Tension {1405}

1996/10/14 New Poppet Valve Group Used In Lines Relief Valve Groups To Prevent Excessive Implement Drift {5117}

1996/10/14 Quieter Operating Check Valve Used In Tank Return Line {5067,5129}

1996/10/14 New Splined Boom Foot Pins Used For Improved Lubrication {6504}