Usage:
23Nov2016 |
Containment - Before/After (Limited distribution) | PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BOLT SPACERS FOR THE FINAL DRIVE TO TANDEM JOINT ON CERTAIN 16M MOTOR GRADERS |
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3278 4068 3282 | PS90649 |
NOTE: | Caterpillar’s obligations under this Service Letter are subject to, and shall not apply in contravention of, the laws, rules, regulations, directives, ordinances, orders, or statutes of the United States, or of any other applicable jurisdiction, without recourse or liability with respect to Caterpillar. |
NOTE: | This Containment Program can be administered either before or after a failure occurs. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer and service rep. Obtain the service reps Goodwill Approver Code before completing the repair. EAME dealers should use their standard Industry Group specific goodwill approval codes. The Goodwill Approver Code must be included when submitting the claim. |
NOTE: | When reporting the repair, use "PS90649" as the Part Number and "7777" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as Warranty Claim Description and "T" as the SIMS Description Code. If administered after failure, use "96" as Warranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code. |
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. |
TERMINATION DATE |
30Nov2018 |
PROBLEM
The existing 198-4769 Washer-Hard can allow the 1608510/">160-8510 Bolt to extend in to the tandem on certain 16M Motor Graders. This reduces the clearance between the bolt and the chains, which can allow the chains to come into contact with the bolts when the oscillation joint thrust washers become worn. |
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model | Identification Number |
16M | B9H00728-00729 |
PARTS NEEDED
Qty |
Part Number | Description |
32 | 4E5685 | SPACER |
8 | 1608510 | BOLT-HEX HEAD |
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 32% 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
Refer to Image 1. Inspect the washers under the 1608510/">160-8510 Final Drive to Tandem bolts. If they are not 16 mm thick, replace the 198-4769 Washers with 4E-5685 Spacers. Bolts marked with X are the 1608510/">160-8510 bolts. Do not remove the corner bolts. The four bottom bolts should be inspected for contact with chain and wear. If contact with the chain is found, replace the bolts and inspect the oscillation joint thrust washer(s). Before reinstalling the bolts, apply threadlock/sealant. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 530 +/- 70 N.m (391 +/- 52 lb ft). |
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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
0-96 mo |
NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job | ||||||
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling. |