1997/12/08 Caterpillar

Clean Sludge From Tandems Before Adding New Oil {4071,4064}

Usage:

120H (6TM, 4MK, 6NM, 5FM, 9YR, 2AN, 9FN, 3GR),
135H (7MM, 3YK, 8WN),
12H (5ZM, 4XM, 2LR, 4ER, 8MN, 2GS, 2WR),
140H (8JM, 2ZK, 8KM, 5HM, 9TN, 3AS, 9ZN, 3FR),
143H (1AL),
160H (9JM, 9EJ, 6WM, 2FM, 3GM, 2HS, 3HR),
163H (5AK),
14H (7WJ),
16H (6ZJ, 3JR) Motor Graders

When changing tandem oil, use diesel fuel to clean and flush housing of sludge.

Fluid Spillage Containment

Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the machine. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids. Refer to "Tools And Shop Products Guide", NENG2500 for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids in Caterpillar machines. Dispose fluids according to local regulations and mandates.

Caterpillar Information System:

1997/12/08 New Battery Cable Routing Improves Service Life{1402}

1997/12/01 New Fuel Line Support Brackets Help Eliminate Vibration {1252}

1997/12/01 Procedure For Propel Pump Neutral Adjustment {4351}

1997/12/01 Propel Electronic Control System Service Manual Now Available {0354,0375}

1997/12/01 Correction To Electronic Implement Control Manual SENR5891 {5702}

1997/12/01 Correction To Service Manual Module, SENR1330 {0375}

1997/12/01 Correction To Service Manual Module, SENR1330 {0375}

1997/12/01 New Wiper Seals Increase Service Life Of Front Suspension Cylinders {7201}

1997/12/01 Wear Limits For Steering Linkage Ball Studs And Outer Race Bearings {4329,4318,4305}

1997/12/01 Improved Front Brake Cooling Hose Available For Oil Cooler Lines Group {4257,1365}

1997/11/24 Improved Switches Now Used To Prevent Open Contacts {1423}

1997/11/24 Correction To Service Manual SENR5664 {0374}

1997/12/08 Brake Screen Parts Now Serviced Separately{4295}

1997/12/08 Front Frame Counterweight Weld Procedure{7051,7055,7056}

1997/12/08 New Custom Product Support Literature Is Available For 773B And 775B Trucks Equipped With 3Z-6363 Fuel Heater Group{0374,1296}

1997/12/08 New Custom Product Support Literature Is Available For 773B And 775B Trucks Equipped With 3Z-6185 Fuel Heater Group{0374,1296}

1997/12/08 New Custom Product Support Literature Is Available For 785B Trucks Equipped With Oil Cooler Lines Group{0374,1365}

1997/12/08 New Custom Product Support Literature Is Available For 789B Trucks Equipped With 1Q-5845 Heated Brake Actuation Lines Group{0374,4257}

1997/12/08 Steering Accumulator Charging Valve Rotated To Improve Serviceability{4304,4300,4307,4331,4332}

1997/12/08 New U-Cup Seal In Front And Rear Suspension Cylinder Groups Increases Service Life{7201}

1997/12/08 New Brake Oil Temperature Sender Used In Some Non VIMS Off-Highway Trucks For Improved Accuracy{7489}

1997/12/08 Wiggins Fast Fill Connectors For 793C Off-Highway Trucks{7513}

1997/12/08 New Foot Actuator Switch For Differential Lock Improves Reliability{3270,1435,3258,3264}

1997/12/08 An Improved Seal Package Now Available For Tailgate Cylinders{5107,7271}