1999/06/14 Caterpillar

New Fender Available {7252}

Usage:

D40D (2JJ),
D400D (8TF),
D350E (9LR),
D400E (2YR) Articulated Trucks

Description of Change: New fender groups are available. The new 156-4511 Fender is a direct replacement for the former 7U-3600 Fender, and the new 156-4512 Fender is a direct replacement for the former 7U-6618 Fender. The new fenders are stronger to give improved support for the front mudguards.

Adaptable To: The 156-4511 Fender and the 156-4512 Fender are effective from 9LR643 and 2YR1062. The new fenders are adaptable to first production of the machines listed above.

Reference: Service Magazine; October 5th, 1998; "Support for Fender Improved", Page 14.

The new fenders are dimensionally different to the former fenders, but the mounting holes are in the same positions. The new fenders will assemble to the vehicle without any modification.

Caterpillar Information System:

1999/06/14 Service Installation Of 165-7948 Check Valve {4304}

1999/06/14 New Special Instruction For 793 Off-Highway Truck Front And Rear Wheel Adapter Kit Installation Available {4200,4200}

1999/06/14 Chassis And Cab Harnesses Must Be Replaced As A Set {3168,3030}

1999/06/14 Correction To Service Manual Module SEBU6757; Operation & Maintenance Manual {0374,0375,1105}

1999/06/14 Suggested Ways To Increase 3500 Unit Injector Service Life {1290}

1999/06/14 Rear Window Latch Improved {7310}

1999/06/14 Improved Differential Lube Pump Shaft Prevents Leakage {3258,4009,4129,4134}

1999/06/07 Addition Of Rubber Flashing To Transverse Beam{6648}

1999/06/07 Checking The Oil Level In Axles Properly Reduces Erroneous Readings{3268}

1999/06/07 Correction To Specifications Manual, RENR3003; "Feed Roller Motor For HH75 Harvester Head"{0374,5058}

1999/06/07 Correction To Parts Manuals For 149-2743 Hydraulic Tank Group{5056}

1999/06/07 New Turn Signal Switch Improves Service Life{1611}

1999/06/14 New Door Gas Spring Has Improved Service Life {7308}

1999/06/14 Dimensions For Articulated Hitches, Lift Arms, Front And Rear Levers, And Oscillating Rear Axle Assemblies Is Now Available In A New Special Instruction {3260,3268,6116,6118,6119,6125,6126,6127,7057,7069,7100}

1999/06/14 Recommended Lubricant For Cab Door Locks And Hood Locks {7251,7273,7308}

1999/06/14 New Fuel Nozzles Resist Adapter Cracking And Leaking {1254}

1999/06/21 New Components Provide Improved Sealing In Engine Exhaust Manifold Groups {1059}

1999/06/21 New Oil Pump Group Used {1304}

1999/06/21 Correction To Electronic Implement Control System Manual, SENR5891-02; "Normal Operation" {0374,5000,5700}

1999/06/21 Installation Of The Brake Piston {4250}

1999/06/21 Improved Bonding For Longitudinal Stability Indicator Strain Sensor {7856}

1999/06/21 Proper Usage For The Steer Assist Switch {4129,1400}

1999/06/21 Drain Water And Sediment From The Fuel Tank Daily {1273}

1999/06/21 Be Sure The Cylinder Head Bore For The Unit Injector Is Clean When the Unit Injector Is Replaced {1290}