CAMSHAFT 4210176 - Caterpillar

PARTS NEEDED
No parts needed for this program
ACTION REQUIRED
Note: Before beginning the following Rework Procedure, please review and understand the Operation and Maintenance Manual for safety information and safe working practices before starting this Rework Procedure.
All of the swing bearing gear group bolts will need to be checked. Refer to Image1 and 2.
312D2 Machines - static bolt torque needs to be checked at 230 N.m.
318D2 machines - static bolt torque needs to be checked at 450 N.m.
Note: The swing bearing gear group bolts were torqued using torque turn process so please follow the above static torque settings during inspection. If an incorrect torque is found during the inspection, follow the tightening specification for the 312D2 UENR0196, or 318D2 UENR0198, Disassembly and Assembly manual. If any of the bolts are found loose, refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Swing gear and Bearing - Remove and Install", for the torque process.
Image1
Image2
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owners in the following countries will receive the attached Owner Notification:
US
Canada
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
*******Group 1*******
100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
This is a 2.0-hour job for Group 1
Note: 2.0 hours is allowed for the inspection
Note: An additional 0.5 hours is allowed if the bolts are found loose.
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
*******Group 2*******
100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
This is a 2.0-hour job for Group 2
Note: 2.0 hours is allowed for the inspection
Note: An additional 0.5 hours is allowed if the bolts are found loose.
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
EXAMPLE COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999
PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR CHECKING AND RETIGHTENING THE BEARING GEAR GROUP BOLTS
MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN 312D2 and 318D2 EXCAVATORS
Dear Cat Product Owner:
The bearing gear group bolts needs to be inspected on the products listed below. The existing bearing gear group bolts can be under tightened. You will not be charged for the service performed.
Contact your local Cat dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.
If you are no longer the owner of this product(s), please contact your local Cat dealer so that our records can be updated. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 24Feb2016 when scheduling this service.
We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.
Caterpillar Inc.
Identification #(s)
Attached to 24Feb2016 Service Letter