TOWEL-CLOTH 2676532 - Caterpillar

TEBE1844-00
08Aug2014
A-343
O-397
Before/After
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE EXPANSION TANK MOUNTING HARDWARE ON CERTAIN PM1360 POWER MODULES
1360 PS44442
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 "PS44442" 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
31Aug2016
PROBLEM
The existing expansion tank mounting can fail. If the existing threads of the holes in the overhead sturctural tubing strip the tank can become unsupported.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
PM3512 TC800100-00102, 104, 106, 108-114, 116-123, 126-129, 131-132, 134-149, 152-159, 161-165, 168-169, 171, 173, 192-193, 199
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
4 8T4185 BOLT-HEX HEAD
4 8Y3925 BOSS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 18% 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
Hardware improvements need to be addressed in order to prevent possible failure of supporting the coolant expansion tank. This involves the addition of threaded weld bosses, and bolt replacement.
Refer to the attached Rework Procedure to determine the proper tools and equipment
required to safely perform the rework.
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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-15000 hrs,
0-12 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 5.0-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
Rework Procedure
: 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.
Ensure that the coolant has reduced to a safe temperature before removing the expansion tank.
Drain the coolant into a container.
Disconnect the hoses and lines to the expansion tank.
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Remove the conduit from the mounting brackets.
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Use a forklift truck to support the expansion tank with extended forks and blocks. Carefully lower the tank.
The following instruction outlines a alternative method for supporting