PRODUCT IMPROEVMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE FUEL RETURN LINE ON CERTAIN 330D(L) EXCAVATORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROEVMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE FUEL RETURN LINE ON CERTAIN 330D(L) EXCAVATORS [REBE1625]

FUEL SYSTEM

LINES GP-FUEL

PRODUCT IMPROEVMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE FUEL RETURN LINE ON CERTAIN 330D(L) EXCAVATORS

REBE1625-00

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17May2007

U-190

A-157

D-164

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROEVMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE FUEL RETURN LINE ON CERTAIN 330D(L) EXCAVATORS
1274		PI31258

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31258" 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 "PI31258" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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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 AVSpare product analyst.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
30Nov2007	31May2008

PROBLEM

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The tube on the fuel return line needs to be replaced on certain 330D(L) excavators. The existing tube can interfere with the muffler bracket. The interference may cuase a fuel leak in the future.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
330D	B6H00100, 107 EDX00118 GBC00163 JLP00101 KAB00130-00138, 143 LDR00183-00193, 201, 223 PCK00163-00164 RDA00184-00190
330D L	MWP00181-00189, 199

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	6V3822	BOLT
1	7W3447	SPACER
1	1195708	CLIP-LOOP
1	2731052	TUBE AS.

ACTION REQUIRED

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Please replace 231-8749 TUBE AS to 273-1052 TUBE AS which avoided interference. Refer to the attached file.

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OWNER NOTIFIAVSION

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

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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

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NOTE: This is a 2.0-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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COPY OF OWNER NOTIFIAVSION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE FUEL RETURN LINE

MODELS INVOLVED - 330D(L) Excavators

Dear AVSpare Product Owner:

A new tube assembly for the fuel return line needs to be installed on the products listed below. The existing tube can interfere with the muffler bracket, possibly causing a fuel leak.
You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local AVSpare 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 17May2007 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.

AVSpare Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to 17May2007 Service Letter

Rework Procedure

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1.Location of interference
Illustration 1 shows status of interference in engine compartment 330D MHEX.
(A)Muffler
(B)Muffler Bracket
(C)Fuel Return Line
(D)Interference
Refer to Illustration 1.

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2.Remove original parts
Illustration 2 shows LH VIEW OF ENGINE.
(1)6V-1820 Bolt
(2)6V-5839 Washer
(3)119-5708 Clip
(4)7W-3447 Spacer
(5)231-7849 Tube
Remove Bolt(1), Washer(2), Clip(3), Spacer(4), and Tube(5).
Washer(2) is used again. Refer to Illustration 2

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3.Install improved parts
Section A-A From Illustration 3
(6)6V-8322 Bolt
(7)6V-5839 Washer
(8)119-5708 Clip
(9)7W-3447 Spacer
(10)273-1052 Tube
Install Tube(10) with 40+4Nm. Tighten Spacer(9), Clip(8) and Washer(7)
by Bolt(6)with 45Nm~65Nm. Refer Illustration 3 and Illustration 4.
Please confirm that the clearance of a muffler bracket and a tube is over 10mm.