PLATE 5505543 - Caterpillar

This Program can only be administeredafter a failure occurs. The decision whether to apply the Program is madeby the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS50954" as the Part numberand "7755" as the Group Number. Use "96" as the Warranty Claim DescriptionCode and use "Z" as the SIMS Description 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. This Revised Service Letter replacesthe April 27, 2005 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the PartsDisposition.TERMINATION DATE
April 30, 2007PROBLEM
There have been a few fan drive (2308065/">230-8065Hsg as.) shaft failures on 315C tracked excavator, due to combination of2308065/">230-8065 fan drive assembly and fan retaining plate assembly. This hasbeen highlighted in a certain machine range.If the fan drive shaft fails please refit withnew assembly 2308065/">230-8065 and new plate 238-5164, please discard original fittedplate 224-6478.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
315C ANF223-341PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number
Description
1 2308065 HOUSING AS
1 2385164 PLATEACTION REQUIRED
See 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
0-3000 100% 2.0 0 0 0 0
This is a 2.0 hr job.PARTS DISPOSITION
Replaced fan drives must be returned toCaterpillar Inc. for full failure analysis.
Parts from NACD and LACD territoriesare to be packaged and shipped to:Caterpillar Service Claims Room
8201 N. University
Peoria, IL 61615 USA
Attn: 3000 Series Engine Service EngineerParts from EAME and APD territoriesare to be packaged and shipped to:Perkins Engines Ltd.
Return Parts Centre-C/O Ron Chandler
Peterborough PE1 5NA
U.K.All failure information is to be submittedwith each part.Dealers are requested to supply FULLdetails regarding their investigations into the failure of the part. Thisinformation will allow for a more detailed analysis of the part failure.Attach the normal service claim form.
Dealers from EAME should email theabove information to Tony Whitfield at Whitfield_Tony@perkins.comDealers from NACD and LACD should emailthe above information to Robert Stoetzer at Stoetzer_Robert_ADealers in the NACD territory are tofollow the established parts return procedures per Service Warranty BulletinNo. 7.1.Dealers outside of the NACD territoryare required to pay for the shipping cost of the returned part, then claimthe shipping cost as a miscellaneous expense on the warranty claim.Handle the parts in accordance with yourWarranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.Attach. (1-Rework Procedure)Rework Procedure
PLEASE REFERENCE RENR-2411 "FAN DRIVE REMOVE AND INSTALL" ON 3054E ENGINESBEFORE STARTING THIS REWORK.
1. Remove the bottom guard from beneath the radiator.Turn the drain tap on the bottom of the radiator carefully with grips anddrain the coolant into a suitable container. The coolant can be re-usedafter the repair.2. Remove the radiator top hose and after-coolerhoses . 3. Remove the top fan guard.4. Loosen the tension and remove the alternatordrive belts.5. Undo and remove the 4 nuts retaining thefan to the pulley hub (13mm socket). Beware - there is a large washer/spacer(224-6478) between the nuts and the fan! Remove the washer/spacer and discardthen remove the fan. 6. Remove the remaining 4 bolts and bottomfan guard. 7. The fan pulley can now be withdrawn fromthe 4 long studs.8. Remove and fit new fan drive assembly 238-8065in accordancewith RENR-2411.9. On