ADJUSTER AS 1771073 - Caterpillar

TERMINATION DATE
30Nov2009
PROBLEM
The existing brackets can break or loosen resulting in cracking or failure of the bolts and brackets.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
3516B BCK00229-00349
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
32 5B9603 BOLT
32 6B2882 SPACER
32 6V4414 BOLT-SELF LCK
16 2780515 BRACKET
32 2780518 SPACER
32 2780520 SPACER
In Order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 25% 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
Replace the existing fuel rail support brackets with the new brackets and hardware. Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-20000 hrs,
0-96 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 10.0-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
Rework Procedure
Replace the 16 existing fuel rail support brackets and attaching hardware as shown on Image 1.1.1. Ensure that all bolts are tightened to the correct torque in accordance with the specifications shown in Image 1.1.1.
***Please note that the top two 5/8-inch bolts in the rocker cover base need to be removed and not reused to utilize the new 5B-9603 bolts, with 6B-2882 and 278-0518 spacers.
Image1.1.1