1998/04/13 Caterpillar

New Gears Used To Improve Service Life {4050}

Usage:

24H (7KK) Motor Graders

SUPPLEMENT: JUNE 1, 1998

Service Magazine SEPD0412, Article 3, Page 1, April 13, 1998; "New Gears Used To Improve Service Life".

The product effectivity number is incorrect. The new 148-4467 Sun Gear and 148-4468 Gear are effective with 24H (7KK62) Motor Grader.

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Description of Change: Two new gears are used in the final drive group to improve service life. These gears have a new heat treat to improve their service life.

Adaptable To: The new 148-4467 Sun Gear is a direct replacement for the former 5T-0307 Sun Gear. The new 148-4468 Gear is a direct replacement for the former 5T-0308 Gear. The new 148-4467 Sun Gear and 148-4468 Gear are effective with 24H (7KK58) Motor Grader and are adaptable to all earlier machines.

129-9041 Final Drive Group.

NOTE: 8X-9041 Final Drive Group contains both the left and right final drives. 129-8533 Final Drive is the service repair for 8X-9041 Final Drive Group and contains only one final drive The quantities shown in the chart are for 129-8533 Final Drive.

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