OIL SYSTEM GROUP 9M1427 - Caterpillar

PARTS NEEDED
No parts needed for this program
ACTION REQUIRED
Tighten the mounting bolts on both sides of the dozer linkage to a specified torque of 325 N.m +/- 40 N.m (240 ft lb +/- 30 ft lb).
For machines with a radial blade refer to Image1 for the location of the bolts.
For machines with a parallel blade refer to Image2 for the location of the bolts.
For MH machines with SA Undercarriage and blade refer to Image3 for location of the bolt.
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OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owners in the following countries will receive the attached Owner Notification:
US
Canada
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
This is a 0.5-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR RETIGHTENING THE DOZER BLADE CYLINDER MOUNTING BOLTS AND BLADE MOUNTING BOLTS
MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN M313D, M315D, M316D, M318D, M318D MH, M322D, AND M322D MH WHEELED EXCAVATORS
Dear Cat Product Owner:
The dozer blade mounting bolts need to be retightened on the products listed below. The existing bolts can loosen. You will not be charged for the service performed.
Contact your local Cat dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.
If you are no longer the owner of this product(s), please contact your local Cat dealer so that our records can be updated.
Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 28Jun2013 when scheduling this service.
We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.
Caterpillar Inc.
Identification #(s)
Attached to 28Jun2013 Service Letter