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PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE LIFT ARM LIFT CYLINDER BOSS WELD THAT MAY CRACK ON CERTAIN 416D, 420D, AND 430D BACKHOE LOADERS Caterpillar


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PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE LIFT ARM LIFT CYLINDER BOSS WELD THAT MAY CRACK ON CERTAIN 416D, 420D, AND 430D BACKHOE LOADERS [REBE2111]
FRAME AND BODY
LIMIT GP-OSCILLATING
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE LIFT ARM LIFT CYLINDER BOSS WELD THAT MAY CRACK ON CERTAIN 416D, 420D, AND 430D BACKHOE LOADERS
REBE2111-01

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15Jun2007
(Revised 03Sep2008)


U-273
A-219
D-229
O-247

 
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After Failure Only
  
  

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE LIFT ARM LIFT CYLINDER BOSS WELD THAT MAY CRACK ON CERTAIN 416D, 420D, AND 430D BACKHOE LOADERS
7054
PS51317
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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 "PS51317" 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.

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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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NOTE:

This Revised Service Letter replaces the 15Jun2007 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Service Claim Allowances table.

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TERMINATION DATE
30Jun2009

PROBLEM

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The existing boss that the lift arm lift cylinder attaches to at the main frame may crack at the weld on certain 416D, 420D and 430D Backhoe Loaders. If the existing boss weld cracks, it will need to be reworked.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model Identification Number
416D B2D00150-02701

BFP12900-17198
420D  FDP18400-27266, 90257
420D IT  BLN10300-13518, 13521-13528, 13538-13542, 18780
430D  BNK05900-07307
430D IT  BML04800-05472

PARTS NEEDED

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No parts needed for this program

ACTION REQUIRED

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1) Remove the cracked weld.
2) Chamfer the side plate for the bevel grove weld 6mm deep.
3) Weld a 6mm bevel groove.
4) Weld an 8mm fillet weld.

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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Product smu/age whichever comes first
AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
0-2500 hrs,
0-24 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2501-5000 hrs,
25-48 mo 
33.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
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 NOTE: This is a 4.0-hour job
NOTE: An additional 4.0 hours can be claimed to repair the opposite side.

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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

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