PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE PLATE FOR THE MUFFLER GROUP ON CERTAIN 385B, 385BL, AND 5090B EXCAVATORS Caterpillar


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PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE PLATE FOR THE MUFFLER GROUP ON CERTAIN 385B, 385BL, AND 5090B EXCAVATORS [REBE3280]
AIR INLET AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
MUFFLER GP
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE PLATE FOR THE MUFFLER GROUP ON CERTAIN 385B, 385BL, AND 5090B EXCAVATORS
REBE3280-00

28May2008


U-278
A-226
D-224
O-247

 
After Failure Only
  
  

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE PLATE FOR THE MUFFLER GROUP ON CERTAIN 385B, 385BL, AND 5090B EXCAVATORS

1062
PS51497
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 "PS51497" 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

31May2010

PROBLEM

The existing plate for the muffler group can fail on certain 385B, 385BL, and 5090B Excavators due to the vibration by resonance. If the existing 233-1292 Plate fails, it can cause the engine cover seal to deteriorate and leak.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
*******Group  1*******
385B ANS00227-00346

BKF00206-00208

BKX00124, 141, 146, 178

BLY00152-00168

CLS00206-00277

RCD00152-00276
385B L FDL00151-00283

MYA00291-00292
5090B CLD00312-00350

SJY00106-00107
*******Group  2*******
CIPI  0EM00443, 649, 970-971, 1113, 1148, 1429

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
3 4L6459 BOLT
1 7X2537 BOLT
1 2331292 PLATE
1 2421260 SPACER
1 3109768 SUPPORT AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.
*******Group 2*******
3 4L6459 BOLT
1 7X2537 BOLT
1 2331292 PLATE
1 2421260 SPACER
1 3109768 SUPPORT AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

ACTION REQUIRED

Refer to the attached Rework Procedure to replace the support plate and the muffler plate.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Product smu/age whichever comes first
AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 1*******
0-4000 hrs,
0-24 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4001-8000 hrs,
25-48 mo 
33.3%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
 NOTE: This is a 2.0-hour job for Group 1

Product smu/age whichever comes first
AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 2*******
0-4000 hrs,
0-24 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4001-8000 hrs,
25-48 mo 
33.3%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
 NOTE: This is a 2.0-hour job for Group 2



PARTS DISPOSITION

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


Rework Procedure


 
Procedure for removing the muffler plate and the support plate
Note-A: Use reusable parts for installing.

1) Remove 8T-4137 Bolt (M10x1.5) and 7X-7729 Washer. Remove the muffler cover and turbo cover. Refer to Image 1.1.1.
Image1.1.1
 
2) Remove the bolt and 8T-4224 Washer. Remove the bolt and 217-5449 Spacer. Refer to Image 1.2.1.
Image1.2.1
 
3) Remove the muffler plate and support plate. Remove the 8T-4908 Bolt and 8T-4224 Washer. Refer to Image 1.3.1.
Image1.3.1
 
Procedure for installing the muffler plate and the support plate

1) Install the 310-9768 Support Plate and 233-1292 Muffler Plate with 8T-4908 Bolts and 8T-4224 Washers. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 28 +/-7 Nm. Refer to Image 1.4.1.
Image1.4.1
 
2) Install the support plate and muffler plate with 4L-6459 Bolts and 217-5449 Spacers. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 50 +/- 10Nm.

Then install the muffler plate to the muffler bracket with 7X-2537 Bolts (M8x1.25), 242-1260 Spacers, and 8T-4224 Washers. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 28 +/- 7Nm. Refer to Image 1.5.1.
Image1.5.1
 
3) Install the turbo cover and muffler cover to the support plate with 8T-4137 Bolts (M10x1.5) and 7X-7729 Washers. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 60 +/- 12Nm. Refer to Image 1.6.1.
Image1.6.1
 
 

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