RING-RETAINING 5L4751 - Caterpillar

TEBE0027-00
09Aug2013
U-356
O-302
Priority
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 9X-8889 BOLT ON THE 333-3648 IDLER GP WITHIN THE 274-3822 PUMP DRIVE ON CERTAIN TH48-E70 TRANSMISSIONS
1234 PI32212
This Program must be administered as soon as possible.When reporting the repair, use "PI32212" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Codeand "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI32212" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number,"96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program.Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.
COMPLETION DATE
TERMINATION DATE
28Feb2014 31Aug2014
PROBLEM
The 9X-8889 Bolt on the 333-3648 Idler Gp needs to be replaced on certain TH48-E70 Transmission packages. The existing 9X-8889 Bolt can fatigue.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
*******Group 1*******
TH48 KSH00300-00301, 305, 309, 312, 314-316
TH48E70 JGC00300, 302, 322-323
*******Group 2*******
C27 PKZ00152
C32 PKG00152-00154
PKY00152-00167
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
1 4C5300 SEALANT-GASKET
2 5P4268 SEAL-O-RING
1 5P8248 WASHER-HARD
1 9F7378 RING-SEAL
1 9H6832 SEAL-O RING
1 9X2186 BOLT-12 POINT HD
30 1556213 OIL (BULK)
2 2343544 SEAL-O-RING
2 3283655 ELEMENT AS-XMSN
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.
*******Group 2*******
1 4C5300 SEALANT-GASKET
2 5P4268 SEAL-O-RING
1 5P8248 WASHER-HARD
1 9F7378 RING-SEAL
1 9H6832 SEAL-O RING
1 9X2186 BOLT-12 POINT HD
30 1556213 OIL (BULK)
2 2343544 SEAL-O-RING
2 3283655 ELEMENT AS-XMSN
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 29% 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
Replace current 9X-8889 Bolt within the 333-3648 Idler Gear Gp with a new 9X-2186 Bolt and add a 5P-8248 Washer. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly procedure KENR6061.
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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%
*******Group 1*******
100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
This is a 30.0-hour job for Group 1
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
*******Group 2*******
100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
This is a 30.0-hour job for Group 2
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
PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 9X-8889 BOLT ON THE 333-3648 IDLER GP WITHIN THE 274-3822 PUMP DRIVE ON CERTAIN TH48-E70 TRANSMISSIONS.
MODELS INVOLVED - TH48-E70 Transmission Packages
Dear Cat Product Owner:
The 9X-8889 Bolt within the 333-3648 Idler Groups needs to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing 9X-8889 Bolt can fatigue. 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