Maintenance Interval For Steering Components, Hoist Cylinder Bearings And Rear Axle Housing "A" Frame Bearings Has Changed{7521,7551}
Usage:
768C (02X),
772B (64W),
776C (2TK) Tractors;
769C (01X, 1ED),
773B (5SC, 63W),
777C (4XJ) Trucks;
771C (3BJ),
775B (7XJ) Quarry Trucks
The maintenance interval for the steering cylinder bearings, steering tie rod and pin bearings, hoist cylinder bearings and rear axle housing "A" bearings has been changed. The grease fittings on these components should be greased every 50 hours or weekly. In the past, maintenance was 250 hours or monthly.
Make a note of this change in the Operation & Maintenance Manuals: 768C Tractor & 769C Truck, SEBU6747 772B Tractor & 773B Truck, SEBU6748, 776C Tractor & 777C Truck, SEBU6407, 771C Quarry Truck, SEBU6749, 775B Quarry Truck, SEBU6750.
Caterpillar Information System:
1994/07/25 Correct Position Of Clamp Assembly Is Required To Prevent Tie Rod Damage{4318,4329}
1994/07/25 Lubrication Oil Recommendations Have Been Changed For Caterpillar OFF-Highway Trucks And Tractors{0374,0375}
1994/07/18 Rubber Drive Belt Field Repair Kit{4213}
1994/07/18 Diameter Of Spherical Bearings In Steering Cylinders Increased{7072,4303}
1994/07/18 New Instrument Panel Groups With Improved Light Bulb Retention Can Be Installed{7451}
1994/07/18 Improved Back-up Rings Prevent Pressure Build-up In Off-highway Truck Hoist Cylinder Groups{5102}
1994/07/18 New Cam Adjustable Link Now Used With Motor Grader Rippers{6166}
1994/07/18 Air Ride Seat Suspension Retrofit{7307}
1994/07/11 Intake And Exhaust Valve Lash Increased{1105}
1994/07/11 Different Fuel Filter Available To Prevent Premature Wear On Fuel Injection Pump Plungers And Barrels{1261,1251}
1994/07/11 Bulk Hose Material Is Available For Air Conditioners With R-134a Refrigerant{1808}
1994/07/11 New Hose Assemblies Used In Turbocharger Oil Lines Groups{1307}
1994/07/25 Spacers Used To Eliminate Noise Due To Lateral Hoist Cylinder Movement When The Body Is Raised{5102}
1994/07/25 A New SEPD0208 Special Edition Service Magazine Available For "D" Series Articulated Trucks{0374}
1994/07/25 New Locking Plate And Thrust Flange Used In Hitch Drive Shaft Group{7051}
1994/08/08 New Front Engine Support Available For Parts Service{1153}
1994/08/08 External Fuel Tank Wear And Corrosion Can Be Prevented{1273}
1994/08/08 Body Mounting Plate Can Contact Front Service Brake Roto Chamber{4262,4266,7258}
1994/08/08 New Covers Protect Inverted Rear Suspension Cylinders{7164}
1994/08/08 Heavy Duty Alternator Available For Landfill Compactor{1400}
1994/08/08 Procedure To Disable Top Gears On Small Wheel Loaders And Integrated Toolcarriers{3168}
1994/08/08 SOS Allowable Soot Level Changed{1318}
1994/08/08 Additional Clamp Used In Fuel Injections Lines Groups{1252}
1994/08/08 Improved Air Starter Motor Housing and Silencer (Lighter Weight){1451}