SHIM-PACK 4557060 - Caterpillar

Caterpillar: Confidential Yellow
PRIORITY - NEW SUCTION HOSE FOR POWER TRAIN OIL PUMP NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED ON CERTAIN D5H TRACTORS - MAILED US AND CANADA, COF A, CFEL, COSA
  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.
NEW SUCTION HOSE FOR POWER TRAIN OIL PUMP NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED ON CERTAIN D5H TRACTORS, 3154, PI3194 U-17 AU-8 E-6 O-7 priority COMPLETION DATE Termination Date
August 31, 1987 February 29, 1988
Problem
The suction hose (3W6805) for the power train oil system on certain D5H Tractors may contain a spring with insufficient strength on the inside of the hose. This could cause insufficient oil supply to the steering clutches and brakes and result in excessive wear of these components. A new 3W6805 Hose needs to be installed.
Affected Product
Model Identification Number D5H 8RC1 - 492, 494-496, 498, 500-527, 529-544 1DD1 - 281 3MD1 - 545 4KD1 - 290
Parts Needed
1 - 3W6805 Hose Dealers will need to order parts for this Program.
Action Required
Drain and save the oil from the power train system. Remove the existing 3W6805 Hose. Install a new 3W6805 Hose and fill the system with the oil that was removed.
Owner Notification
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification. WARRANTY ALLOWANCES Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs. (D/N) (Sell) (C/L) (Sell) 100% 4 0 0 0 0 This is a 4-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. Attach. (1-Owner Notification) XYZ Corporation 3240 Arrow Drive Anywhere, YZ 99999 PRIORITY - New Suction Hose For Power Train Oil System Needs To Be Installed MODELS INVOLVED - D5H Tractors Dear Caterpillar Product Owner: A new suction hose for the power train oil system needs to be installed on the products listed below. The existing hose may contain a spring with insufficient strength on the inside of the hose. This could restrict the supply of oil to the steering clutches and brakes and result in excessive wear of these components. The repair will be done at no cost to you. Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately and schedule a time to have this service performed. The repair time for this service is approximately four hours. We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed