BRACKET 8D0006 - Caterpillar

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 "PS5638" 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.
Termination Date
May 31, 2000Problem
The radiator side assemblies on some 651E and 657E Wheel Tractor Scrapers are cracking at the radius on the bottom of the panel near the block that is used to bolt the radiator to the frame.
Affected Product
Model & Identification Number
651E (4YR188-210)
657E (5YR211-286 6TR199-215 )
Parts Needed
Fabricated - See Rework Procedure.
Action Required
See the attached procedure.
Service Claim Allowances
This is a 4-hour job to fabricate the plates and repair the side assemblies.
Parts Disposition
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
Attach.(1-Rework Procedure)Rework Procedure
1. THIS REWORK MAY BE ONE OR BOTH SIDES.2. FABRICATE PLATE(S). SEE Illustration 1.3. GRIND CRACKS FROM THE SIDE ASSEMBLIES.4. WELD UP THE CRACK.5. POSITION THE PLATE OVER THE REPAIRED AREA AS SHOWN IN Illustration 2.6. WELD REWORK PLATE OVER REPAIRED CRACK. SEE Illustration 3.
Illustration 1.
Illustration 2.
Illustration 3.