1998/01/26 Caterpillar

Service Repair Kits For Steering Column Group Available {4310}

Usage:

814F (9DM) Wheel Tractors, 815F (1GN) Soil Compactors, 816F (5FN) Landfill Compactors, IT18F (6ZF, 5EJ),
IT24F (4NN, 6KN),
IT28F (3CL, 1JL),
IT38F (6FN, 5DR),
IT38G (7BS, 1CW) Integrated Toolcarriers, 918F (3TJ, 2CK),
924F (5NN, 6MN, 7PN, 4YN),
928F (2XL, 7YM),
938F (1KM, 2RM, 8SM, 7SN),
938G (4YS, 6WS),
950F (4DJ, 6YG, 7ZF),
950F Series II (5SK, 8TK, 4DJ, 2LM),
960F (9ZJ, 1YM, 4CL, 6XL),
966F (8BG, 3XJ, 4YG),
966F Series II (1SL, 9YJ, 8BG),
970F (9JK, 7SK, 7PL),
980F (5XJ),
980F Series II (8JN, 4RN) Wheel Loaders

SUPPLEMENT: MARCH 2, 1998

Service Magazine SEPD0401; January 26, 1998, Page 52, Article 44; "Service Repair Kits For Steering Column Group Available".

The following Product Identificaiton Numbers (PIN) should be corrected. The line that reads 970F (7SK, 9TK, 7PL) is incorrect. This line should read as follows:

970F (9JK, 7SK, 7PL)

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Description of Change: New service repair kits are available for the steering column. The new service repair kits improve steering column service life.

Adaptable To: The new service repair kits are used in the 8Y-7680 Steering Column Group for the machines listed. The new service repair kits are as follows:

* 137-8011 Horn Contact Kit

* 137-8012 Horn Brush Kit

* 137-8013 Rod Pawl Kit

* 137-8015 Tilt Lever Kit

* 137-8018 Cover Kit

* 145-2866 Grease Kit

Caterpillar Information System:

1998/01/26 The 154-6732 Pump Kit Is Available To Help Service The Unit Injector Hydraulic Pump Group On 3408E (99C) And 3412E (80M) Machine Engines {1714}

1998/01/26 Individual Components Of Hydraulic Pumps Are Available As Separate Service Parts {5070}

1998/01/26 Improved Load Capacity Charts Are Model Specific {6400}

1998/01/26 098-5847 Handle Retainer Bracket In The 098-5853 Quick Hitch Group Is Now Serviced {6129}

1998/01/26 Adjustable Mounting Arrangement And Flexible Coupling For Hydraulic Pump Available {5062}

1998/01/26 New Washer-Retainers Increases Service Life Of Rolling Hoses {6460,5057}

1998/01/26 Serviceable Parts Available For Fuel Injection Pump Groups {1251}

1998/01/26 New Muffler Assembly And Support Brackets Available {1062}

1998/01/26 Washer Bottle Strap Now Available Through Parts Service {7306}

1998/01/26 Supplement For Rolling Torque Specification {3254,3258,3263}

1998/01/26 Supplement For Effectivity On Suspension Control Sensor Group {7227}

1998/01/26 Air Filter Used In Fast Fill Service Center Groups To Decrease Contamination In Fuel {7513,1273}

1998/01/26 Explanation Of New Switch Operation For Kickout Positioner {5109}

1998/01/26 Improved Water Seal Reduces The Possibility Of Cylinder Head Joint Water Leaks {1100}

1998/01/26 Be Sure To Correctly Tighten 1R-0712, 1R-0740, 1R-0749, 1R-0750, 1R-0751, 1R-0753, And 1R-0759 Fuel Filter Assemblies {1261}

1998/01/26 Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) Training Video Available {0374}

1998/02/02 New Seal Kit for Metering Pump Groups {4312}

1998/02/02 Updated Steering Pump Groups And Seal Kits {4312}

1998/02/02 Metering Pump And Seal Kit Part Numbers Available For Backhoe Loaders {4312}

1998/02/02 New Fan Group Improves Window Defrosting {7309}

1998/02/02 Special Instruction, REHS0172, "Off-Highway Tractor And Truck Front Strut Frame Casting Replacement", Is Now Available {0374,0755}

1998/02/02 New and Improved Wear Rings Prevent Binding Of Hoist Cylinder Group {5102}

1998/02/02 Correct Torque for Piston Retaining Bolts In Front Suspension Cylinder Group {7201}

1998/02/02 High Pressure Washer Available For Final Drives And Axle Housings Of Off-Highway Trucks {0680,4050,3260}