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


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PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE LIFT ARM CYLINDER BOSS WELD THAT MAY CRACK ON CERTAIN 416E, 420E, AND 430E BACKHOE LOADERS [REBE2301]
FRAME AND BODY
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PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE LIFT ARM CYLINDER BOSS WELD THAT MAY CRACK ON CERTAIN 416E, 420E, AND 430E BACKHOE LOADERS
REBE2301-01

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09Aug2007
(Revised 03Sep2008)


U-390
A-324
D-322
O-347

 
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After Failure Only
  
  

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE LIFT ARM CYLINDER BOSS WELD THAT MAY CRACK ON CERTAIN 416E, 420E, AND 430E BACKHOE LOADERS
7054
PS51344
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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 "PS51344" 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 09Aug2007 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Service Claim Allowances table.

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TERMINATION DATE
31Aug2009

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 416E, 420E and 430E Backhoe Loaders. If the existing weld at the boss cracks, it will need to be reworked.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model Identification Number
416E  SHA00116-02524
420E HLS00210-04055

KMW00150-01689
430E DDT00220-00549

EAT00230-00878

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 groove weld 6mm deep.
3) Weld a 6mm bevel grove.
4) Weld a 8mm filet weld over the 6 mm grove weld.

Refer to Image 1.
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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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