MANIFOLD 3992444 - Caterpillar

June 15, 2001
U-137
A-91
AU-82
O-103
Priority PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMFOR TIGHTENING THE A-PIN BOLTS ON CERTAIN 992G WHEEL LOADERS
6118 PI30205
This Program must be administered assoon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30205" as the Partnumber and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim DescriptionCode and "T" as the SIMS Description Code. Exception: If the repair isdone after failure, use "PI30205" as the Part Number, "7751" as the GroupNumber, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMSDescription Code. The information supplied in this serviceletter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Donot perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the terminationdate without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.
COMPLETION DATE
TERMINATION DATE
December 31, 2001 June 30, 2002PROBLEM
The A-pin bolts need to be tightened on certain992G Wheel Loaders. The 4 - 7X2576 Bolts, that hold the 1967313 Plate -Retainer for the A-pin, were not properly tightened during assembly.AFFECTED PRODUCT
992G ADZ253-320PARTS NEEDED
No parts are needed for this program.ACTION REQUIRED
Torque each of the 4 - 7X2576 Bolts holding the1967313 Plate - Retainer for the 1443563 Pin Assembly (A-pin) to 800 N.m.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.
0% 1 0 0 0 0
This is a 1-hour job. U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligibledealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS ReportPARTS 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)COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999PRIORITY - The A-Pin Bolts Need To Be TightenedMODELS INVOLVED - 992G Wheel LoadersDear Caterpillar Product Owner:The A-pin bolts need to be tightened on certain992G Wheel Loaders. The 4 - 7X2576 Bolts, that hold the 1967313 Plate -Retainer for the A-pin, were not properly tightened during assembly. Thebolts need to be tightened on the products listed below.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 June 15, 2001 when scheduling this service. You will not be chargedfor the service performed.We regret the inconvenience this may causeyou, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible toprevent unscheduled downtime.Caterpillar Inc.
Identification #(s)
Attached to June 15, 2001 Service Letter