Tail Gate Lines Group Changed To Prevent Hose Contact With Back-up Lamps And Body Hinge Pin {5057,5050}
Usage:
D300D (5MG) Articulated Trucks
Description of Change: The location of the tailgate cylinder hoses has been changed in the 2U-6663 Tailgate Lines Group. The change eliminates the hoses coming in contact with the back-up lamps and body hinge pin.
Adaptable To: The change to the 2U-6663 Tailgate Lines Group is in effect with D300D (5MG175) Articulated Truck. The change can be made to earlier D300D Articulated Trucks using the following method and illustrations.
1. Remove the parts shown in Chart A and Illustration 1.
Illustration 1. Parts to be removed.
2. Install the new parts, along with the original parts to be used again, as shown in Chart B and Illustration 2.
Illustration 2. New parts location.
Caterpillar Information System:
1994/01/24 Longer Adapter Used To Prevent Hose Chafing In The Steering Lines Group {4304,4300}
1994/01/24 Higher Output Alternator Used {1405,1406,1400}
1994/01/24 Removing And Installing Front Suspension Cylinders {7201,7200}
1994/01/24 O-Ring Seal Added To Heater Lines Group {1380}
1994/01/24 Adjusting Front Wheel Bearings If The Spindles Are Too Long {4205,4201}
1994/01/24 Heavy Duty Direction Signal Flasher Is Now Used {1430}
1994/01/24 New Flow Control Knobs Available To Improve Disassembly {5137}
1994/01/17 Low Coolant Level Plate In Radiator May Cause False Coolant Level Readings {1353}
1994/01/17 New Valve Cover Gasket Used {1107}
1994/01/17 New Control Assemblies Used In Fuel Injection Control Groups {1298}
1994/01/17 New Flywheel Assembly With Oil Dam Helps Prevent Premature Wear On Internal Splines {1156}
1994/01/17 New Tube Assembly With Bellows At Each End Used In Engine Air Lines Groups {1058}
1994/01/24 New Discs (Thrust Washers), Planet Gears and Spacers Used In Interaxle Differential Group To Improve Service Life {3287,3250}
1994/01/24 Brake Assembly In Drum Drive Motors Has More Discs And Plates {4267}
1994/01/31 High Torque Steering Motor Available {4136}
1994/01/31 High Torque Steering Motor Available {4136}
1994/01/31 Transmission Control Valve Changes On Backhoe Loaders {3150,3152}
1994/01/31 B Series Backhoe Loader May Experience Brake Chatter {3278}
1994/01/31 New Service And Parking Brake Group Is Available {4250,4267}
1994/01/31 New Flywheel Eliminates Hydraulic Force On Crankshaft {1156}
1994/01/31 New Transmission Shift Solenoid Valve Resists Cracking {3174}
1994/01/31 New Torque For Transmission To Differential And Differential To Rear Housing Bolts {3250,3258}
1994/01/31 New Longer Fan Adapter Used On Replacement Engine {1359,1356}
1994/01/31 New Transmission Cooler Group Used {1375}