CAGE-BEARING 6Y8506 - Caterpillar

TERMINATION DATE
31May2011
PROBLEM
The existing cushion hitch return tube can break off inside the hydraulic tank on certain 657G Wheel Tractor-Scrapers. If the existing cushion hitch return tube fails, loose pieces can get caught in the suction tube screen and restrict flow to the pump.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
657G A4G00100
W1B00101-00134
W1C00201-00278
657G OEM GRS00100
CIPI 0EM01920
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 2142341 GASKET
1 2564336 GASKET
1 2759445 TUBE
2 3230364 PLATE
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 9% 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 Special Instruction, REHS4237, for the cushion hitch return tube and trimming the suction tube replacement procedure.
Additional References:
RENR9714 - Remove, Disassemble, Assemble, Install
SEPD0815 - Welding on Fuel and Hydraulic Tanks
REHS1841 - General Welding Procedures
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-4000 hrs,
0-24 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 14.0-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.