BUCKET GP-HOE 2726410 - Caterpillar

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 Caterpillar product analyst.
TERMINATION DATE
31Oct2014
PROBLEM
The gearbox case may have an interference with the left hand mounting bracket on certain 924K, 930K, and 938K Wheel Loaders. This interference could prevent flush mounting of the bracket and subsequently a loss of sufficient clamp loading of the joint.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
924K PWR00150-00158, 350-387
930K RHN00155-00165, 167-168, 450-599
938K SWL00160-00171, 250-332
PARTS NEEDED
No parts needed for this program
ACTION REQUIRED
Remove the upper left hand 343-1297 Gearbox Bracket from gearbox/machine and grind/remove approximately 3mm of material from the corner/edge of the bracket that may be contacting the gearbox case. Refer to Image1 and Image2 for the location of the 343-1297 Gearbox Bracket. Refer to Image3 for the desired dimensions, after grinding.
It is recommended that REBE8959, "PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ATAAC HOSES ON CERTAIN 924K, 930K, AND 938K WHEEL LOADERS", be performed at the same time as this Rework Procedure.
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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-5000 hrs,
0-36 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 1.0-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.