CONTROL & MTG GP-MACHINE 2218872 - Caterpillar

Caterpillar: Confidential Yellow
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
June 30, 1996Problem
The 6I1775 Pump Drive Bearing with engineering change "0", identified by "-0-" and located just to the right of the part number, may leak oil at the supply port, due to casting porosity. The 6I1775 Pump Drive Bearing with engineering change "1", identified by "-1-" located just to the right of the part number, has been changed to increase the material around the port to eliminate the porosity.
Action Required
Remove all 6I1775 Pump Drive Bearings with engineering change "0" from Parts Stock.
TEPS/MEPS dealers are reimbursed for recalled Parts Stock by returning the affected Parts Stock to their administering Caterpillar dealer for replacement.
Service Claim Allowances
Submit one claim for all 6I1775 Bearings removed from Parts Stock.
US and Canadian Dealers Only - When submitting a Parts Stock claim use 99Z00007 in the Product Identification Number Field.
Parts Disposition
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.