2001/12/17 Caterpillar

Off-Highway Truck:

69D (S/N: 9XS1-UP)

769D (S/N: 5SS1-UP; BBB1-UP)

773D (S/N: 7CS1-UP)

789C (S/N: 2BW1-UP)

793C (S/N: 4GZ1-UP; ATY1-UP)

Quarry Truck:

771D (S/N: 6YS1-UP; BCA1-UP)

775D (S/N: 8AS1-UP)

Specifications, SENR1552, "69D and 769D Off-Highway Trucks and 771D Quarry Truck Steering System", "Steering Gear". This module is part of Service Manual, SENR1545 and part of Service Manual, 7DE4596.Specifications, RENR3393, "769D Off-Highway Truck and 771D Quarry Truck Steering System", "Steering Gear". This module is part of Service Manual, RENR3386.Specifications, SENR1575, "773D Off-Highway Truck and 775D Quarry Truck Steering System", "Steering Gear". This module is part of Service Manual, SENR1565.Specifications, SENR1451, "793C Off-Highway Truck Steering System", "Steering Gear". This module is part of Service Manual, SENR1540.

The information that is listed in this section is incorrect. Replace the section with the following information.

Note: For 793C Off-Highway Trucks, replace only the section that is effective for 793C (S/N: 4GZ; ATY) Off-Highway Trucks.

Steering Gear

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(1) Torque for bolts ... 102 ± 2 N·m (75 ± 2 lb ft)

(2) Apply 9S-3263 Thread Lock Compound to the threads.

(3) Torque for nut ... 82 ± 5 N·m (60 ± 4 lb ft)

From the center position, the tilt steering column can be moved in either direction.

(4) Up ... 21 degrees (5) Down ... 14 degrees