VALVE GP-PILOT 2999117 - Caterpillar

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
30Nov2013
PROBLEM
The existing final drive preload adjustment may have been set low on certain 12H, 12K, 120K, 140H, 140K, 160H, and 160K Motor Graders. An incorrect preload adjustment could result in premature final drive bearing/sprocket wear.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
120K SZN00120-00651
12H XZJ00274-00298, 300-490
12K SZP00112-00250
140H XZH01018-02024
140K SZL00140-00143, 145-549
160H XZK00315-00538
160K SZM00160-00220
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
2 2G9791 GASKET
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 12% 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
Follow the final drive preload check per the operation and maintenance manual for adjustment procedure check.
SEBU8250 120K
SEBU7053 12H
SEBU8249 12K, 140K, and 160K
SEBU7056 140H and 160H
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-4000 hrs,
0-36 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 2.0-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.