CAMSHAFT AS 4P0730 - Caterpillar

07Jun2011
U-229
A-188
D-210
O-206
Parts stock action only
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING 3P-3635 SPRINGS FROM DEALER PARTS STOCK
7750 PI70389
When submitting claim for Parts Stock Action, Use the appropriate 99Z as the s/n, the appropriate Service Letter Program Number as the Part number in the Part Causing Failure field, "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Description Code.
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
30Sep2011
PROBLEM
The existing 3P-3635 Springs in dealer parts stock may fail prematurely if installed in certain 17" planetary transmissions. If a 3P-3635 Spring fails it will cause clutch 5 damage. These springs need to be removed from dealer parts stock. Springs ordered through the parts system have been checked and meet the design specifications.
ACTION REQUIRED
Remove all 3P-3635 Springs from dealer parts stock.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Submit one claim for all parts removed from dealer parts stock.
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.