FRAME AS 5E7056 - Caterpillar

ACTION REQUIRED
Machines which have NOT completed PSP Service Letter PS43587:
Use a qualified welder to perform Special Instruction REHS4281 "Procedure to Repair Cracks and Improve the Articulation Hitch on Certain 14M Motor Graders". Also, refer to RENR9704, "Disassembly and Assembly 14M Motor Grader Machine Systems", as required.
Note: If repair is being actioned After Failure, replace the Top Plate Sub-Weldment (Top Plate As, Rear Plate and RH/LH Wrapper Plates). Refer to Image 1, to determine which plates need to be replaced.
Replacement fabrication Top Plate Sub-Weldment Gp is to be done following the Special Instruction provided to dealer TC.
For installation of the Top Plate Weldment Gp, Refer to Special Instruction REHS4281 "Procedure to Repair Cracks and Improve the Articulation Hitch on Certain 14M Motor Graders", Section: "14M Rear Frame Repair Requires Replacement of the Top Plate", steps 2-3. In addition, ensure that there are no weld discontinuities with the welding of the 190-0944 Ground/Earth Boss that welds to the right side edge of the 287-2591 Upper Hitch Plate - this weld must be mechanically dressed (sanded/blended) upon completion. Refer Image 2 for view of the articulation hitch showing improved 391-4455 Wrapper Plates and location of the of 190-0944 Ground/Earth Boss.
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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-16000 hrs,
0-72 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
16001-20000 hrs,
73-96 mo 67.0% 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 50.0%
20001-25000 hrs,
97-120 mo 33.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 100.0%
This is a 3.0-hour job
In the case of After Failure, an additional maximum USD 1,500.00 for the fabricating of the replacement Top Plate Sub-Weldment Gp and total of 100 labour hours to remove and install the Top Plate Sub-Weldment Gp, may be claimed.
Note: When submitting Service Claim, attach Service Report or equivalent with clear high resolution photos of the Weld Strengthening TIG Toe Dressing features to indicate compliance with the PSP Service Letter PS43587 and Special Instruction REHS4281. Photos should be taken at such an angle and proximity to the welds so as to clearly show the TIG Toe Dressing quality and dimensions. Use a steel rule or tape measure beside the welds as a size reference. Refer to Illustrations 2, 3, and 4 in REHS4281 as examples of good photo angles and proximity to show TIG weld quality and dimensions.
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.