PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING BEARINGS ON CERTAIN TH48-E80 TRANSMISSIONS Caterpillar


PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING BEARINGS ON CERTAIN TH48-E80 TRANSMISSIONS

Usage:

REBE3655-00

11Apr2008


U-191

 
Priority
  
  

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING BEARINGS ON CERTAIN TH48-E80 TRANSMISSIONS

3030 3160
PI31483
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31483" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI31483" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "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.


COMPLETION DATE

TERMINATION DATE

31Oct2008 30Apr2009

PROBLEM

The input planetary bearings and torque converter output bearing need to be replaced on certain TH48-E80 Transmissions. The existing planetary bearings can fail and cause gear train damage.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
TH48 OEM  FRT00044-00063

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
1 4M5227 BEARING-BALL
5 2747469 BEARING-SPL
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 40% 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

Replace the 6I-9809 Input Planetary Bearings with 274-7469 Bearings per RENR9664.
Replace the 8M-2031 Torque Converter Output Ball Bearing with 4M-5227 Split Inner Race Bearing, per RENR9664.

Note: The removed 8M-2031 Ball Bearing must be returned to Rodney Harms at the following address:
Caterpillar Inc.
100 Tractor Drive - Building KK
Dock 57 Location 30N
East Peoria, IL 61630
Attn: Rodney Harms; (309)494-0923

OWNER NOTIFICATION

U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

 NOTE: This is a 12.0-hour job


PARTS DISPOSITION

Return the removed 8M-2031 bearings to Rodney Harms at the following address:

Caterpillar Inc.
100 Tractor Drive - Building KK
Dock 57 Location 30N
East Peoria, IL 61630
Attn: Rodney Harms; (309)494-0923
.
.
Handle all other parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
 
 
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
 
 
 
COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING BEARINGS ON CERTAIN TH48-E80 TRANSMISSIONS

MODELS INVOLVED - TH48-E80

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:


The bearings needs to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing bearings can fail resulting in gear train damage. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.

Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 11Apr2008 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.



Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)



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