TUBE AS 2096949 - Caterpillar

Plastic shims are required for the pin assembly on the left hand side between the boom cylinder and the upper frame. For only the Gosselies- built models, metal shims may be installed. Refer to Illustration 4.
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(A) Metal shims (B) Plastic shimPlastic shims are required for the pin assembly on the right hand side between the boom cylinder and the upper frame. For only the Gosselies- built models, metal shims may be installed. Refer to Illustration 5.Shims For 345C Excavators
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(A) Metal shimsMetal shims are required on the left hand side between the boom foot and the upper frame in order to maintain a maximum lateral movement of 1.0 mm (0.04 inch). Do not use plastic shims. Refer to Illustration 6.
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(A) Metal shimsMetal shims are required on the pin assemblies between the boom cylinders and the upper frame in order to maintain a maximum lateral movement of 1.0 mm (0.04 inch). Do not use plastic shims. Refer to Illustration 7.
Table 1
Shims For The Upper Frame    
Model    Location Of The Shim    Material    Shim Thickness    Part Number    Notes    
324D     Boom Pin     Plastic    
5 0.15 mm (0.197 0.006 inch)     203-7464     Required    
Metal
0.5 mm (0.02 inch) 308-8778     As required    
1.0 mm (0.04 inch) 308-8779
2.0 mm (0.08 inch) 308-8780
Cylinder Pin Plastic    
3.0 0.15 mm (0.118 0.006 inch)     203-7465     Required    
Metal
0.5 mm (0.02 inch)     113-2127     Gosselies models only
As required    
1.0 mm (0.04 inch) 093-0084    
325D     Boom Pin     Plastic    
2.0 0.15 mm (0.08 0.006 inch)     212-2840     Required    
Metal
0.5 mm (0.02 inch) 308-8781     As required    
1.0 mm (0.04 inch) 308-8782
2.0 mm (0.08 inch) 308-8783
Cylinder Pin Plastic    
2.0 0.15 mm (0.08 0.006 inch)     166-1488     Required    
Metal
0.5 mm (0.02 inch)     133-2427     Gosselies models only
As required    
1.0 mm (0.04 inch) 093-0090    
330D     Boom Pin     Plastic    
2.0 0.15 mm (0.08 0.006 inch)     212-2841     Required    
Metal
0.5 mm (0.02 inch) 308-8784     As required    
1.0 mm (0.04 inch) 308-8785
2.0 mm (0.08 inch) 308-8786
Cylinder Pin Plastic    
2.0 0.15 mm (0.08 0.006 inch)     166-1488     Required    
Metal
0.5 mm (0.02 inch)     133-2427     Gosselies models only
As required    
1.0 mm (0.04 inch) 093-0090    
345C     Boom Pin     Metal    
0.5 mm (0.02 inch)     308-8772     As required    
1.0 mm (0.04 inch) 308-8773
2.0 mm (0.08 inch) 308-8774
Cylinder Pin Metal    
0.5 mm (0.02 inch)     133-2428    
1.0 mm (0.04 inch) 4I-0575
2.0 mm (0.08 inch) 4I-0577