RING-EXPANDER 5J4973 - Caterpillar

TEBE4736-01
01Jun2016
(Revised 01Aug2016)
O-253
Safety
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE BEARINGS ON THE EXISTING 118-0400 TURBOS ON CERTAIN 3516B GENERATOR SETS
1052 1053 PI11074
Caterpillar’s obligations under this Service Letter are subject to, and shall not apply in contravention of, the laws, rules, regulations, directives, ordinances, orders, or statutes of the United States, or of any other applicable jurisdiction, without recourse or liability with respect to Caterpillar.
This Program must be administered as soon as possible.When reporting the repair, use "PI11074" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty ClaimDescription Code and "T" as the SIMS Description Code.
Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI11074" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number,"96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
This Revised Service Letter replaces the 01Jun2016 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Parts Needed quantities.
PROBLEM
The 118-0400 Turbo needs to be reworked with the new low temp bearing on certain 3516B Generator Sets. The existing turbo bearing may see coking allowing the turbo to fail.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
3516B YAP00335, 350, 374-375, 401-403, 405, 442-443, 445, 448, 452-453, 456, 458-462, 464-466, 469, 471-472, 474, 476, 478, 480, 482-484, 488-490, 492-496, 498-504, 506-509, 511-514, 524-528, 531, 534-535, 537, 539, 544, 546, 548-551, 556-564, 566-568, 570-581, 599, 601-602
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
4 1S4810 GASKET-OIL DRAIN
4 1S6595 GASKET
16 2N2765 BOLT-HEX FLG HD
16 2N2766 LOCKNUT
4 2W0752 GASKET
4 7W2297 CLAMP-V-BAND
4 9N2038 CLAMP-V-BAND
4 1215736 GASKET-TURBO
16 1566964 BOLT-FLANGE HEAD
4 2068868 SEAL-RING
12 4613728 RING-RETAINING
12 4613792 WASHER-WEAR
8 4965224 BEARING-JOURNAL
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 45% 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
Reference SEBF9202 for updating turbos with the new bearing design.
Reference SEBF8018 Reuse and Salvage Guidelines when installing the new bearing design.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owners in the following countries will receive the attached Owner Notification:
US
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
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 16.0-hour job
8 hours Labor to remove and replace 4 Turbos and 8 hours Labor to install the new low temp bearing in 4 Turbos.
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.
EXAMPLE COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999
SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE BEARINGS ON THE EXISTING 118-0400 TURBOS
MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN 3516B GENERATOR SETS
Dear Cat Product Owner:
The 118-0400 Turbos need to be reworked to update to the new low temperature bearing on the products listed below. The existing 118-0400 Turbos can fail the bearings. Turbo bearing failure may, in conjunction with other factors or circumstances, result in a risk of personal injury or death. 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