FAN ASSEMBLY 7S7701 - Caterpillar

Model Identification Number
M325B L 2JR2302, 2390, 2475, 2482, 2770, 2779, 2788,1173, 1696, 1842, 2095, 2102, 2132, 2134, 2248, 2338, 2359, 2416, 2464,2485, 2606, 2626, 2645, 2669, 2715, 2751, 2793, 2817
M325B BGN246-248, 250, 254, 256-258, 306, 311PARTS NEEDED
2 - 988956 Seal Assembly
2 - 2196332 SpindleACTION REQUIRED
See the attached Rework Procedure.OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attachedOwner Notification.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs.
100% 8 0 0 0 0
This is a 8-hour job.PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling.
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAMAS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Attach. (1-Owner Notification)
(2-Rework Procedure)
COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999Safety - The Rear Axle Spindles Needs to BeInspected and May Need To Be ReplacedMODELS INVOLVED - M325B Material HandlersDear Caterpillar Product Owner:The rear axle spindles needs to be inspectedand may need to be replaced on certain M325B Material Handlers. The rearaxle may break at the spindle when very high loads occur. If this conditionexists the machine will become inoperable. New axle spindles need to beinstalled on the products listed below. You will not be charged for theservice performed.Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediatelyto schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time requiredto complete this service. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letterdated March 6, 2002 when scheduling this service.We regret the inconvenience this may causeyou, but urge you to have this service performed for your added safetyand satisfaction.
Caterpillar Inc.
Identification #(s)
Attached to March 6, 2002 Service LetterRework Procedure
Axle model number PRLC1736RSH212 witha following serial number: 500904, 500905, 500906, 500958, 500959,502624, 502625, 502770, 502771, 504962, 504963, 507017, 507018, 513575,513576, 518032, 518033, 518034, 518035, 520280, 520369, 520370, 520371,520372.Axle model number PRLC1736RSH206 with afollowing serial number: 433718, 450814, 458685, 458686, 458687, 458688,470107, 470108, 480311, 480312, 483546, 483547, 483548, 488527, 488528,499516, 499517.If you find a combination of one of theabove models and serial numbers proceed with changing axle spindles.
Before starting any work inspect the rear axlehousing for the supplier model number and corresponding serial number.Rear axles with any of the above combination of models and serial numbersrequire a spindle replacement. See Illustration 1 and 2 for the locationof the model and serial number plate. The identification plate is locatedon the left side of the axle differential facing the front of the machine.
Position the machine on a level surface, set theparking brake, and block the wheels.
Be prepared to collect any fluid witha suitable container before opening any compartment or disassembling anycomponent containing fluids. Use blocking to support the rear of themachine before removing the tires. Carefully remove the tire and rim assemblyfrom the axle. The approximate weight of the tire and rim is 712 kg (1570lb). It is best to have the tire about six inches off the ground beforeremoving it. Remove the tires using the proper tirehandling equipment. Refer to RENR4017, tire and rim removal/install.
Remove the axle spindle following the procedurein RENR4017, axle disassemble (non-steered axle), Steps 1 through 9.
Replace the spindle using the procedure in RENR4017.
Replace the 0988956 Seal on the hub using thefollowing procedure:
Install