PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE STEERING AXLE HOUSING ON CERTAIN M315C, M316C & M318C WHEELED EXCAVATORS Caterpillar


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PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE STEERING AXLE HOUSING ON CERTAIN M315C, M316C & M318C WHEELED EXCAVATORS [REBE1929]
POWER TRAIN
AXLE GP
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE STEERING AXLE HOUSING ON CERTAIN M315C, M316C & M318C WHEELED EXCAVATORS
REBE1929-00

30Aug2007


U-421
A-347
D-346
O-371

 
After Failure Only
  
  

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE STEERING AXLE HOUSING ON CERTAIN M315C, M316C & M318C WHEELED EXCAVATORS

4313 4321 3020 3282
PS51349
NOTE:

This Program can only be administered after a failure occurs. The decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS51349" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. Use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "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.


TERMINATION DATE

31Aug2009

PROBLEM

The existing steering housing can crack on certain M315C, M316C, & M318C machines. If the existing housing cracks it will leak hydraulic oil.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
M315C BDM02001-02227

H2B00189-00293
M316C BDX02001-02322

H2C00197-00374
M318C BCZ02001-02246

H2D00258-00490

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
1 2926633 KIT-REPAIR
1 2926634 KIT-REPAIR

ACTION REQUIRED

Use the 292-6633 Housing GP to replace the 263-6320 Housing GP (LH) and/or the 292-6634 Housing GP to replace the 263-6321 Housing GP (RH).
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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Product smu/age whichever comes first
AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
0-6000 hrs,
0-60 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
 NOTE: This is a 20.0-hour job



PARTS DISPOSITION

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

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