PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING A NEW EQUALIZER BAR END PIN RETAINER CAP ON CERTAIN 583T AND PL83 PIPELAYERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING A NEW EQUALIZER BAR END PIN RETAINER CAP ON CERTAIN 583T AND PL83 PIPELAYERS

Usage:

TEBE0484-00

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29Oct2013

U-532

A-369

D-440

O-445

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*Before/After*	PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING A NEW EQUALIZER BAR END PIN RETAINER CAP ON CERTAIN 583T AND PL83 PIPELAYERS
7206		PS44067

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered either before or after failure. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS44067" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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NOTE:

The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.

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TERMINATION DATE

31Oct2015

PROBLEM

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The existing left side equalizer bar (E-Bar) end pin retaining bolt can fail on certain 583T and PL83 Pipelayers. If the existing end pin retaining bolt fails, it may result in the end pin to walk out of the E-bar and machine frame bores and may cause resultant damage to the end pin, E-bar, or machine frame.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
583T	CMX00110-00560
PL83	KSD00120-00192

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	7V2804	WASHER-HARD (After Failure Only)
1	7X2574	BOLT-HEX HEAD (After Failure Only)
1	2245806	PIN (After Failure Only)
1	CAP	Dealer Fabricated
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 7% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

ACTION REQUIRED

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Refer to the Service Manual if/as necessary and see Special Instruction REHS8539, "Rework Procedure for the E-Bar Pin on Certain 583T and PL83 Pipelayers" for instructions on installing the new end pin retainer cap.

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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
0-6000 hrs, 0-48 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
6001-10000 hrs, 49-60 mo	33.0%	50.0%	0.0%	0.0%	50.0%	50.0%

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NOTE: This is a 2.0-hour job
NOTE: The 2.0 hours listed above are to install the Cap on machines per REHS8539 when the 224-5806 Pin, 7X-2574 Bolt, and 7V-2804 Washer are not being replaced. NOTE: $100 USD is allowed for labor and materials to fabricate the Cap. Claim outside expenses at cost. Retain a copy of the invoice in the dealer's records for audit purposes. NOTE: If required, an additional 6.0 hours labor are allowed to replace the 224-5806 Pin, 7X-2574 Bolt, and 7V-2804 Washer as outlined in REHS8539.