KIT-SEAL 6E4546 - Caterpillar

AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
236D MPW00190-00191, 290-367, 370-378
242D A9W00110-00161
246D HMR00140, 240-458, 460-473, 475-479, 485-487, 494-499
262D KTS00150-00235, 240
277D MLT00160
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 3979979 TURBO AS-BASIC (After Failure Only)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 21% 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 attached Rework Procedure.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-1000 hrs,
0-12 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 0.5-hour job
0.5 hours is allowed for inspection of the routing of the 421-1876 Breather Hose. An additional 2.0 hours will be allowed for the After Failure Only turbo assembly replacement procedure.
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
Rework Procedure
Before Failure:
1. Check the routing of 421-1876 Breather Hose to ensure that it is routed straight down. Refer to Image1.1.1.
2. If 421-1876 Breather Hose is bent and kinked, as shown in Image1.1.2, straighten the hose to the orientation shown in Image1.1.1.
Image1.1.1
Image1.1.2
After Failure:
1. If turbo assembly fails, replace the 397-9979 Turbo Assembly. Refer to UENR0137, Disassembly and Assembly, "Turbocharger - Removal and Install", in order to complete this Rework Procedure.
2. Adjust the routing of 421-1876 Breather Hose to match the routing shown in Image1.1.1.