1997/09/22 Caterpillar


Non-Rotating Drawbar Pin Extends Service Life{7105,7119}

Usage:


Challenger 65C (2ZJ500-Up),
Challenger 65D (2ZJ),
Challenger 70C (2YL),
Challenger 75C (4KK500-Up),
Challenger 75D (5AR),
Challenger 85C (9TK),
Challenger 85D (4GR) Agricultural Tractors

Description of Change: Several improvements in the drawbar pin area are now in effect. The drawbar pin is now restrained from rotating during service. In addition, the pin retaining latches have been changed to a much harder material, and the drawbar pin has been changed to a tougher material.

Adaptable To: The non-rotating drawbar pin and associated improved parts are effective with Challenger 65D (2ZJ2514), Challenger 75D (5AR530), and Challenger 85D (4GR817) Agricultural Tractors. The improvements are adaptable to Challenger 65C (2ZJ500-Up), Challenger 65D (2ZJ1965-2513), Challenger 70C (2YL), Challenger 75C (4KK500-Up), Challenger 75D (5AR1-529), Challenger 85C (9TK1-Up), and Challenger 85D (4GR1-816) or any large tillage Challenger Agricultural Tractor which has been equipped with a 50.8 mm (2 in) drawbar pin. See the following chart for the parts required.

Caterpillar Information System:

1997/09/15 Cold Cylinder Cutout Strategy Added To The Electronic Control Module (ECM) Software {1902}
1997/09/15 New Temperature Regulators Provide More Accurate Opening And Closing Temperatures {1330,1355}
1997/09/15 Correction To Fan Speed And Pressure Test Procedure {1356,1386,1387}
1997/09/15 New Front Axle Bevel Gear Set Improves Service Life {3258,3013,3256,3278}
1997/09/15 New Rear Axle Differential Group Bevel Gear Set Improves Service Life {3258,3013,3256,3278}
1997/09/15 Proper TH Series Transmission Clutch And Solenoid Operation {3150,3073,3155,3167}
1997/09/15 New Rear Suspension Cylinders Improve Service Life {7213,7201}
1997/09/15 New Hoist Cylinder Seals And End Cap Now Available For Service Repair {5102}
1997/09/15 New Seal Used In Transmission Transfer Gear Group For Improved Seal Life {3159,3002}
1997/09/15 Hose Assembly And New Hardware Replaces Tube Assembly, Improving Fuel Priming Pump Life {1274}
1997/09/15 Transmission Shift Control Group Improved For Reliability And Longer Service Life {3168}
1997/09/15 Heavy Duty Debris Guards Available {4150,4187,4177}
1997/09/22 Charcoal Air Filter Available Reduces Odors From Outside Air{7309,7320,7342}
1997/09/22 Engine Oil Filter Access Changed For Improved Serviceability And Turbo Life{1306}
1997/09/22 Four Wheel Drive All-Wheel-Steer Brakes{4250,4257}
1997/09/22 New Differential Pinion Bearing Setting Tool And Procedure Available{3258}
1997/09/22 Retrofit Kits Available For Rear Axle Lube And Filtration{4051,3258,3260,7601}
1997/09/22 Improved Braze Joint On Brake Oil Coolers Reduce Possibility Of Leaks{1365}
1997/09/22 Additional Relay Valve Used In Automatic Retarder Arrangements To Improve Automatic Retarder Control (ARC) System Reliability{4005,4133,3120}
1997/09/22 Larger Clamps Improve Hose Installation In 124-8216 Water Lines Group In 793C Off-Highway Trucks{7554}
1997/09/22 Hydraulic Control System Improvements Reduce Retarder Response Time{1019}
1997/09/22 Transmission Control Switches Serviceable{3171}
1997/09/22 Correction To Lift Arm Repair Chart{6107,6119}
1997/09/22 New Kit Extends Life Of Rolling Hoses{6460}
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