1999/03/08 Caterpillar

New Steering Column Bearing Kit Available For Off-Highway Trucks {4310}

Usage:

768C (02X),
772B (64W),
776C (2TK),
776D (5ER),
784B (5RK) Tractors;
771C (3BJ),
771D (6JR),
775B (7XJ),
775D (6KR) Quarry Trucks;
069D (9SS),
073D (9YS) Underground Trucks;
769C (01X),
769D (5TR),
773B (63W),
773D (7ER),
777C (4XJ),
777D (3PR),
777D (2YW),
785 (8GB),
785B (6HK),
789 (9ZC),
789B (7EK),
793 (3SJ),
793B (1HL),
793C (4AR) Off-Highway Trucks

Description of Change: A new steering column bearing kit, to reduce the possibility of a rattle in the steering column during normal operation, is now available.

The new 170-2400 Bearing Assembly Kit includes six bearings, one bushing, and one REHS0418 Special Instruction "Installing the 170-2400 Steering Column Kit".

The 170-2400 Bearing Assembly Kit is available through normal parts ordering channels.

NOTE: The individual bearings and bushing are

Adaptable To: 768C (02X371-Up), 772B (64W181-Up), 776C (2TK1-Up), 776D (5ER1-Up), 784B (5RK1-Up), 771C (3BJ1-Up), 771D (6JR1-Up), 775B (7XJ1-Up), 775D (6KR1-Up), 069D (9SS1-Up), 073D (9YS1-Up), 769C (01X1-Up), 769D (5TR1-Up), 773B (63W3297-Up), 773D (7ER1-Up), 777C (4XJ1-Up), 777D (3PR1-Up), 777D (2YW1-Up), 785 (8GB1-Up), 785B (6HK1-Up), 789 (9ZC1-Up), 789B (7EK1-Up), 793 (3SJ1-Up), 793B (1HL1-Up), 793C (4AR1-Up)

Caterpillar Information System:

1999/03/08 Improved Exhaust Tubes Now Used On Off-Highway Trucks {1061}

1999/03/08 Use FT2593 Spanner Wrench To Rotate Concentric Pin To Align Pipelayer Frames {7052}

1999/03/08 New Basic Fuel Transfer Pump Group Includes New Outer Lip Type Seal {1256}

1999/03/08 Supplement To Add Fill Instructions On All Wheel Drive Pump In OMM Manual {3203}

1999/03/08 Supplement To Add Fill Instructions On All Wheel Drive Pump In D&A Manual {3203}

1999/03/08 New Seal Installers For Mid-Rollers And Idlers {4159,4180}

1999/03/08 Use 155-1557 Gauge For Scraper Adjustment On Cast Steel Drive Wheels {4199,0766}

1999/03/08 Software Improvements {7620}

1999/03/01 New Tie-Down Available For Asphalt Paver{6600,6100,6300}

1999/03/01 New Water Pumps With Improved Resistance To Shock Loads Used{1361}

1999/03/01 New Flywheel Housing Gasket For 3406 Machine Engines{1157}

1999/03/01 Improved Brake Switch Now Used{4262,1408}

1999/03/08 New Muffler Reduces Cab Noise {1062}

1999/03/08 Use 151-7537 Adapter Bracket Assembly And 150-3978 Lifting Bracket Assembly As Pod Removal And Installation Tool {6605}

1999/03/08 Use 157-3719 Spanner For Removing And Installing Bosch Fuel Pumps {1251}

1999/03/08 Use 170-9227 Reamer Shims To Aid In Reaming Engine Injector Sleeves {1254}

1999/03/08 Use 138-8447 Aerosol Rust Preventative As A Corrosion Inhibitor {0645}

1999/03/08 New 150-7762 And 150-7745 (Trailer Mounted) Hot Water Pressure Washers For Cleaning Large Components {0680}

1999/03/08 New 152-8256 (115V) And 154-4853 (220V) Air Conditioning Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, And Manual Recharging Station For R134A Refrigerant {7320,1809}

1999/03/15 Improved Machine Performance Panel Has Better Visibility And Changes Factory Defaults {7490}

1999/03/15 New Fuel Level Sender Increases Reliability {7481,7483}

1999/03/15 Special Instruction, SEHS9960, Available For Procedure To Install Three-Point Hitch With Draft Control And Special Instruction, REHS0426, Available For Procedure To Install Draft Control For Use With Aftermarket Three-Point Hitches {7120}

1999/03/15 New Tachometer Signal Generator Improves Reliability {7487}

1999/03/15 New Diaphragm And Cap Available For Certain Front Brake Oil Cooler Diverter Valves {5737}