New Front Suspension Arms Now Used To Increase Service Life {7200}
Usage:
D20D (9GM1-118),
D250D (6NG1-363),
D300D (5MG1-328) Articulated Trucks
Description of Change: The new suspension arms have an improved casting in the mounting flange area, to prevent cracking.
Adaptable To: The new 120-5462 LH Suspension Mounting Arm Assembly is a direct replacement for the former 7U-7188 Suspension Mounting Arm Assembly. The new 120-5463 Suspension Mounting Arm is a direct replacement for the former 7U-7189 Suspension Mounting Arm Assembly. The new suspension mounting arm assembly is effective with D20D (9MG119), D250D (6NG364), D300D (5MG329) Articulated Trucks.
Caterpillar Information System:
1996/10/14 Brake Actuator Spring Now Serviced {4262}
1996/10/14 A New Hoist, Retarder, And Turn Signal Levers Now Used To Prevent Loosening {1430,3121}
1996/10/14 New Instrument Panel Lamps Used To Prevent Film Damage {7451}
1996/10/14 Guide Assemblies From Body Mounting Group Are No Longer Necessary On The Truck Rails To Reduce Stresses In The Frame {7258}
1996/10/14 New Seals Available In Seal Kit For Steering Pump Groups And Hoist Pump Group To Improve Service Life {5073,5083,4306}
1996/10/14 Stronger Baffle Tube Assembly For Hydraulic And Transmission Tank {5056}
1996/10/14 New Splined Boom Foot Pins Used For Improved Lubrication {6504}
1996/10/14 Quieter Operating Check Valve Used In Tank Return Line {5067,5129}
1996/10/14 New Poppet Valve Group Used In Lines Relief Valve Groups To Prevent Excessive Implement Drift {5117}
1996/10/14 Improved Alternator Adjustment Strap And Retention Hardware Used To Maintain Belt Tension {1405}
1996/10/07 Parts Manuals May List Air Conditioning Compressors Incorrectly {1802,1809,7320}
1996/10/07 Effectivity Of Upgrades To Remanufactured Transmissions, Torque Converters And Wheel Assemblies {3001,4051}
1996/10/14 Improved O-Ring Seal On Turbocharger Drain Tubes {1052}
1996/10/14 Alternator Circuit Breaker May Cause Loss Of Joystick Operated Functions {1420}
1996/10/14 Improved Mounting For Transmission Oil Filler Tube Prevents Tube Cracking {3014}
1996/10/14 Make Sure Brake Hose Is Clear Of Engine Oil Pan {4257}
1996/10/14 Changes Made To CETOP 3 Control Valve {5000}
1996/10/14 Be Sure To Remove Clip From Inside Coupling Assembly When Replacing Hydraulic Pump {5062,1017}
1996/10/14 Improved Lubrication Of Attachment Coupler Bushing {5133}
1996/10/14 Avoid Damage To Boom And Attachment Control Joystick {5700}
1996/10/14 Elimination Of Vibration And Squealing In Three Section Booms {6460}
1996/10/14 Self-Locking Nut Improves Retention Of Chain Shackle And Chain Anchor Rod Retention {6460,6404,7553}
1996/10/14 Improved Radiator Screen For Easier Removal And Cleaning {7150,7155}
1996/10/14 Wider Seat Belts Now Available {7327}