Paint Color Changes Summarized {7581,7559}
Usage:
Challenger 35 (8DN),
Challenger 45 (1DR),
Challenger 55 (7DM) Agricultural Tractors
There is now a common gray color for the chassis and the engine. Previously, the chassis and the engine had a different gray paint color. In addition to the color change, the touch up paint that is available from Caterpillar will now match both the engine and the chassis.
The paint colors listed in the following chart will match the areas described for the specified Product Identification Numbers (PIN).
NOTE: Either paint may be top coated over the other.
Caterpillar Information System:
1998/03/23 Replacements Products Available For 4C-4079 Brake And Component Cleaner{0680}
1998/03/23 Use 143-6092 Pressure Meter To Measure Differential, Static, And Peak Pressures In Hydraulic Systems{3000,4100,4112,4351,5050,5070,5450,5454,0727}
1998/03/23 Replacement Available For 7M-7260 Liquid Gasket{0648,0649,0651}
1998/03/23 Use 142-5055 Insulation Tester Group To Measure And Check Insulation Resistance{4450,0785}
1998/03/23 Use 152-2067 Differential Pressure Gauge To Monitor Aftercooler Pressure Drop In Applications With Crankcase Fumes Recirculation{1063}
1998/03/23 Use 147-5482 Valve Lash Gauge Group To Measure Valve Lash{0766}
1998/03/23 Lower O-Ring Seal Removed From Mechanical Fuel Injector Group{1290}
1998/03/23 Procedure To Check Hydrofill Levels In Tires{4207}
1998/03/23 Supplement To Article Titled, "Improved Bearings Used In Output Transfer Gear Group"{3159}
1998/03/23 Supplement To Disassembly And Assembly Manual; Procedure To Remove Torque Converter And Hydraulic Retarder{3109,3101,3115,3120,3123,3124,3133}
1998/03/23 A New Engine Auxiliary Water Pump Group (SCAC) And Changes To The Aftercooler Water Lines Group Provide Increased Serviceability{1371}
1998/03/23 New Custom Product Support Literature Is Available For 785B Trucks Equipped With 3Z-5232 Espar Heater Arrangement (Factory And Field Installation){0374,1296}
1998/03/30 Correction To Proper Assembly Of Elbow And O-Ring Seal For The Piston Pump Group {5055}
1998/03/30 Use 133-8877 Field Service Tool Group For Routine Maintenance And Adjustment Operations {7500}
1998/03/30 Procedure To Install Rear Axle On Certain Off-Highway Trucks Has Been Changed {3278,4208}
1998/03/30 New Seat Air Suspension Increases Operator Comfort And Service Life {7300,7312,7318,7321,7324}
1998/03/30 Use FT2546 Preload Tool To Adjust Pinion Bearing Preload {3254}
1998/03/30 Use 1U-9003 Brake Piston Puller For Disassembly And Assembly Of Hydraulic Brake Caliper Group {4256}
1998/03/30 New Custom Product Support Literature Is Available For 793C Trucks Equipped With 3Z-6278 Towing Bumper {0374,7156}
1998/03/30 Final Drive Screen Assembly For Large Off-Highway Trucks Has Been Removed {4208,4051,4050}
1998/03/30 Use FT2461 Pressing Bar, FT2462 Pressing Tube, FT2463 Ring, FT2464 Plate, FT2465 Plate, FT2466 Mounting Plate, And FT2467 Rotating Plate To Disassemble And Assemble Variable Speed Fan Clutch {1359}
1998/03/30 Improved Drive Shaft Group Increases Service Life {3250,3000,3253}
1998/03/30 New Seat Suspension Increases Operator Comfort And Service Life {7312,7321,7318,7324}
1998/03/30 Use 125-5723 Socket Wrench Assembly For Removal And Installation Of Stake-Type Differential Pinion Shaft Nut {3254}