SPACER 2878352 - Caterpillar

December 6, 2005
U-386
A-287
D-304
O-322
Beforeor
after failureParts stock action needed PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACINGTHE MAKEUP OIL TANK FOR THE OIL RENEWAL SYSTEM ON CERTAIN D11R TRACK-TYPETRACTORS
1349 PS41954
This Program can be administered eitherbefore or after failure. In either case the decision whether to apply theProgram is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS41954"as the Part number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered beforefailure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "T" asthe SIMS Description Code. If administered after failure, use "96" as theWarranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code. Although this Program is to be administeredas described above on the Affected Product, parts should be removed fromparts stock as soon as possible. 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.TERMINATION DATE
December 31, 2007PROBLEM
The makeup oil tank for the oil renewal systemmay crack on certain D11R Track-Type Tractors. The cracks may appear atthe weld seams and/or at the mounting tabs near the base of the tank assembly.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
D11R 7PZ00001-1218
D11R AAF00001-259
The oil renewalsystem can either be factory or dealer installed. Reference: Special InstructionREHS1727, Installation of the Oil Renewal System for Track-Type TractorsPARTS NEEDED
Quantity Part Number Description
1 9B7237 BOLT
6 8T4896 WASHER-HARD
2 8T8917 BOLT
1 2699444 TANK AS.ACTION REQUIRED
***** Parts Stock *****Remove all 238-8656 Tank Assemblies from dealerparts stock.***** Affected Product *****Refer to the Service Magazine article titled"Improved Tank for the Oil Renewal System" to replace the existing tankwith the new tank. If the system was originally dealerinstalled the installation instructions were in Special Instruction REHS1727,Installation of the Oil Renewal System for Track-Type Tractors.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
***** Parts Stock *****Submit one claim for all 238-8656 Tank Assembliesremoved from dealer parts stock.***** Affected Product *****
Product smu/age whichevercomes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts Labor Hrs Parts Labor Hrs Parts Labor Hrs
0-8000 Hours0-Up Months 100% 2 0 0 0 0
8001-12,000 Hours0-Up Months 33.3% 1 0 0 50% 1
This is a 2-hour job.PARTS DISPOSITION
***** Parts Stock *****Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling***** Affected Product *****Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling.