PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE TURBINE INLET MANIFOLD BRACKET ON CERTAIN C175-16 LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE TURBINE INLET MANIFOLD BRACKET ON CERTAIN C175-16 LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES

Usage:

TEBE4538-01

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19Jul2016

(Revised 06Dec2016)

U-376

D-330

O-328

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Before/After	PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE TURBINE INLET MANIFOLD BRACKET ON CERTAIN C175-16 LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES
1059		PS45155

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NOTE:

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.

NOTE:

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 "PS45155" as the Part Number and "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.

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NOTE:

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.

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NOTE:	This Revised Service Letter replaces the 19Jul2016 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Service Claim Allowances.

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TERMINATION DATE

31Jul2018

PROBLEM

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The existing bracket can crack on certain C175-16 Locomotive Engines. If the existing bracket cracks it can/will cause the turbine inlet manifold to crack.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
C175-16	3A900100-00136 KWT00100-00134 R1X00100-00113 Y3A00100-00136

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
2	0990169	BOLT-HEX HEAD
2	1984768	WASHER-HARD
1	3225830	BOLT-HEX HEAD
1	3739176	SPACER-EXHAUST
4	4674241	CLAMP-V-BAND
2	4853800	BELLOWS AS
1	5076383	BRACKET
2	5104184	PLATE
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 27% 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

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1. Remove the two rear exhaust log bellows with the 463-4043 Compression Tool.

2. Remove the forward bracket supporting the left side turbine inlet manifold bracket.

NOTE: The engine may contain a single or double leg bracket.

3. Install the plates, brackets, and washers above the cover in accordance with Image 1.

4. Hand tighten and reverse 1/4 turn the 099-0169 Bolts.

5. Slide the bracket such that the vertical abutment is flush with the exhaust manifold tab.

6. Tighten 322-5830 Bolt to 50 +/- 10 Nm.

7. Tighten 099-0169 Bolts to 125 +/- 20 Nm.

8. Install the 485-3800 Bellows and 467-4241 Clamps in accordance with REHS9564.

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Image1

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
0-19000 hrs, 0-100 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%