CLAMP AS 8S6824 - Caterpillar

REBE6069-00
26May2010
U-187
O-171
TT-12
Before/After
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 318-4898 TURBOCHARGER WITH THE 3299976/">329-9976 TURBOCHARGER IN CERTAIN C9 ENGINES
1052 1053 PS43090
This Program must be administered either before or after failure.In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS43090" as the Part Numberand "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code.If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS 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
31May2011
PROBLEM
The existing turbocharger can fail on certain C9 engines. The existing 318-4898 Turbocharger may cause the turbine wheel to sieze or come apart and cause resultant damage to the engine.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
C9 MFF00306, 308-315, 329-331, 333-342, 344, 347-358, 360, 362, 364, 367, 369-370, 373-379, 382, 384-393, 396-397, 399-406, 408-413, 415, 417-421, 423-428, 430-433, 435-436, 440-443, 447-453, 455, 457, 460-464, 466-469, 471-478
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
4 3E8017 LOCKNUT
1 5P8066 SEAL-O-RING
12 6K0806 STRAP-CABLE
1 6V2695 SEAL-O-RING
1 6V5166 SEAL-O-RING
2 1163715 STUD-TAPERLOCK
1 1978419 GASKET
1 2147568 SEAL-O-RING-STOR
1 2213494 SEAL-O-RING
1 2834433 GASKET
1 2893107 GASKET
1 3299976 TURBO GP-BASIC
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 7% 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 the appropriate service manual as necessary.
Replace the existing 318-4898 Turbocharger with the new 3299976/">329-9976 Turbocharger.
This repair can only be applied to the Affected Product.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-250000 miles,
0-48 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 6.5-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.