PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 270-9726 DOOR GROUP AND 271-0040 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 328D CR EXCAVATORS Caterpillar


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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 270-9726 DOOR GROUP AND 271-0040 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 328D CR EXCAVATORS [REBE1777]
FRAME AND BODY
DOOR GP
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 270-9726 DOOR GROUP AND 271-0040 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 328D CR EXCAVATORS
REBE1777-00

22May2007


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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 270-9726 DOOR GROUP AND 271-0040 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 328D CR EXCAVATORS

7251
PI31264
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31264" 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 "PI31264" 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 AVSpare product analyst.


COMPLETION DATE

TERMINATION DATE

30Nov2007 31May2008

PROBLEM

The 270-9726 Door Group and the 271-0040 Support Assembly need to be replaced on certain 328D CR Excavators. The existing 270-9726 Door Group can fail due to the door not staying closed when moving.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
328D GTN00105-00161, 163-170, 172-175, 177

MKR00173-00182, 184, 186-190

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
1 3077795 SUPPORT AS
1 3077796 DOOR GP

ACTION REQUIRED

Replace the 270-9726 Door Group and the 271-0040 Support Assembly with a new 307-7796 Door Group and 307-7795 Support Assembly.

OWNER NOTIFIAVSION

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

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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

 NOTE: This is a 3.0-hour job


PARTS DISPOSITION

Handle the 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 NOTIFIAVSION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999


PRIORITY - Product Improvement Program For Replacing The 270-9726 Door Group And 271-0040 Support Assembly
MODELS INVOLVED - 328D CR Excavators


Dear AVSpare Product Owner:

The 270-9726 Door Group and the 271-0040 Support Assembly need to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing door assembly can fail due to the door not staying closed when moving. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 22May2007 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 22May2007 Service Letter


Rework Procedure


 
1). Remove 270-9726 Door Group by loosening the bolts. (Refer Image 1.1.1)
Remove (f) 4I-1205 Bumper, (e) 4I-8019 Support, (C) 271-0054 Striker and (f) 4I-1205
Bumper.
Remove (b) 271-0040 Support Assembly.
Remove (d) 273-7850 Support Assembly 1 and (a) 270-9726 Door Group. (Two tone color type door).
Refer to images 3 and 4.

2). Reuse (f) 4I-1205 Bumper, (e) 4I-8019 Support, (C) 271-0054 Striker, (f) 4I-1205
Bumper and (d) 273-7850 Support Assembly 1.
Image1.1.1
 
Image 1.1.1 Remove former Door Assembly.

3). Install new 307-7795 Support Assembly. (Refer image 1.2.1 and 1.2.2)
Connect (f) 4I-1205 Bumper, (e) 4I-8019 Support, (C) 271-0054 Striker and (f) 4I-1205
Bumper with a torque shown at image 4.

4). Connect (d) 273-7850 Support Assembly 1 with a torque shown at image 4 to new 307-7796 Door Group and install new 307-7796 Door Group.
Image1.2.1
Image1.2.2
 
Image 1.2.1 Install new door assembly. Image 1.2.2 Tightening torque value for each part.

5). Need to adjust the value to hang door latch.
a. Refer to image 1.3.1 for method to confirm hanging value.
b. Adjust hanging value for door latch based on image 1.3.2.

6). Adjust door with fine controlling by using bumper based on image 1.3.1.
Image1.3.1
Image1.3.2
Image1.3.3
 
Image 1.3.1 Hanging value of door latch
Image 1.3.2 Hanging value of door latch (Detail)
Image 1.3.3 Adjust door
 
 

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