TEE AS 1645574 - Caterpillar

TEBE3719-00
29Sep2015
U-523
Before/After
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE RADIATOR FAN BEARING ON CERTAIN PM3516B POWER MODULES
1353 PS44870
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 either before or after failure.In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS44870" as the Part Numberand "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code.If administered after failure, use "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.
TERMINATION DATE
30Sep2016
PROBLEM
The radiator fan on certain PM3516B Power Modules contains bearings that can fail and will require replacement.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
PM3516 NBR00243, 265, 268, 271-272, 307
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 8C0882 FITTING-RELIEF V
1 1239327 SHAFT-FAN
2 4370099 BEARING-ROLLER
1 4378851 KIT-FAN HUB
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 32% 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
: Injury can occur to personnel if the rework is done improperly. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suitable to the work being performed must be worn when performing the rework.
: The power module must be isolated electrically before and while the rework is performed. Follow the proper lockout tag out procedures to protect against the unexpected energization or start up of the power module. Failure to follow these warnings could result in injury to personnel during service.
Areas of improvement need to be addressed in order to prevent possible failure of the radiator. This involves the removal and replacement of the fan bearings, hub, and shaft. The rework procedure includes the following sections:
1. FAN BEARING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
2. AUTO LUBE REPROGRAMMING (if equipped)
3. FINAL AUDIT
Refer to the attached Rework Procedure to determine the proper tools and equipment required to safely perform the rework.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-30000 hrs,
0-60 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 10.0-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
Rework Procedure
1. FAN BEARING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
Remove louvers for access.
Remove Belts
Store belts in the personnel access room to keep free from damage and contamination.
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With a rope secure the fan pulley to the radiator frame. Remove the bolts to the taper bushing and thread them into the removal holes. If heavy corrosion in present holes may have to be