PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE LOCKWASHER IN THE COOLING UNIT FAN GROUP ON CERTAIN 365CL EXCAVATORS Caterpillar


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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE LOCKWASHER IN THE COOLING UNIT FAN GROUP ON CERTAIN 365CL EXCAVATORS [REBE2055]
COOLING SYSTEM
FAN GP
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE LOCKWASHER IN THE COOLING UNIT FAN GROUP ON CERTAIN 365CL EXCAVATORS
REBE2055-01

18Oct2007
(Revised 24Oct2007)


U-526
A-430
D-428
O-459

 
Priority
  
  

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE LOCKWASHER IN THE COOLING UNIT FAN GROUP ON CERTAIN 365CL EXCAVATORS

1351 1356
PI31375
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31375" 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 "PI31375" 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.

 
NOTE:

This Revised Service Letter replaces the 18Oct2007 Service Letter. Changes have been made to Affected Product.


COMPLETION DATE

TERMINATION DATE

30Apr2008 31Oct2008

PROBLEM

The 8T-4139 Bolts in the cooling unit fan group may break due to a deformed 139-8753 Lockwasher made from low stiffness on certain 365CL Excavators.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
*******Group  1*******
365CL ELC00156-00247

MCS00178-00191, 193-407

MCY00185-00293

MEM00171-00274
365CL FS  PAR00250-00264
*******Group  2*******
365C L (OEM)  GSZ00101-00103, 116-122
CIPI  0EM01312-01313, 1397, 1417, 1479, 1674-1675, 1682, 1960-1961, 1972-1973

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
3 8T4139 BOLT
3 8T4223 WASHER-HARD
*******Group 2*******
3 8T4139 BOLT
3 8T4223 WASHER-HARD

ACTION REQUIRED

Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

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%
*******Group 1*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 4.0-hour job for Group 1

AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 2*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

 NOTE: This is a 4.0-hour job for Group 2


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 LOCKWASHER IN THE COOLING UNIT FAN GROUP

MODELS INVOLVED - 365CL Excavators

Dear AVSpare Product Owner:

The bolts in the cooling unit fan groupmay break due to a deformed lockwasher made from low stiffness on the products listed below. The lockwasher needs to be replaced with a set of three washers. 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 18Oct2007 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 18Oct2007 Service Letter


Rework Procedure


 
Replace the 139-8753 Lockwasher with a set of three 8T-4223 Washers.
Replace the three 8T-4139 Bolts with new 8T-4139 Bolts.
Clean the parts.
Put general purpose sealant type "Locktite N242" (9S-3263) on threads of each 8T-4139 Bolt. Tighten the three 8T-4139 Bolts with the 8T-4223 Washers to a torque of 105 +/- 20Nm.
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