PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING ALL INNER/OUTER BOLTS MAINTAINING THE SWING GEAR BEARING, FINAL DRIVE AND TOWING BRACKET ON CERTAIN 313D2 LGP EXCAVATORS Caterpillar


PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING ALL INNER/OUTER BOLTS MAINTAINING THE SWING GEAR BEARING, FINAL DRIVE AND TOWING BRACKET ON CERTAIN 313D2 LGP EXCAVATORS

Usage:

TEBE1467-00

30May2014


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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING ALL INNER/OUTER BOLTS MAINTAINING THE SWING GEAR BEARING, FINAL DRIVE AND TOWING BRACKET ON CERTAIN 313D2 LGP EXCAVATORS

7063 5459 4050
PI32350
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI32350" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI32350" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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.


COMPLETION DATE

TERMINATION DATE

30Nov2014 31May2015

PROBLEM

The existing bolts for swing bearing (inner), final drive and towing bracket do not have a correct clamping load on certain 313D2 LGP Excavators. These bolts need to be retightened. The existing outer bolts for swing bearing, bolts for final drive need to be replaced with new ones. If the existing bolts are not retightened/replaced, it may affect the reliability.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
*******Group  1*******
313D 2 LGP  RKN00196-00216, 219, 225-236
*******Group  2*******
313D 2 LGP  RKN00193-00195

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
This Group does not have any parts.
*******Group 2*******
1 5P3931 COMPOUND-THREAD
34 1912544 WASHER
40 4471707 BOLT-HEX HEAD
34 4471708 BOLT-HEX HEAD
40 4512175 WASHER-HARD
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

Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

Owners in the following countries will receive the attached Owner Notification:
US
Canada

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 1*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 2.0-hour job for Group 1

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 2*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

 NOTE: This is a 4.0-hour job for Group 2


PARTS DISPOSITION

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
 
 
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
 
 
 
EXAMPLE COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING ALL INNER/OUTER BOLTS MAINTAINING THE SWING GEAR BEARING, FINAL DRIVE AND TOWING BRACKET

MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN 313D2 LGP EXCAVATORS

Dear Cat Product Owner:

The bolt of swing drive and final drive needs to be retightened or replaced on the products listed below. The existing bolt can become loose. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Cat dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.

If you are no longer the owner of this product(s), please contact your local Cat dealer so that our records can be updated. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 30May2014 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.



Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)



Attached to 30May2014 Service Letter


Rework Procedure


Group Number 1  
 
1. Retighten the inner 8T-0357 Bolts for the swing bearing to a specified torque of 270 +/- 40 N.m. Mark after performing retorque. Refer to Image1.1.1.
Image1.1.1
 
2. Open both sides of the final drive cover. Refer to Image1.2.1.
Image1.2.1
 
3. Retighten the 447-1707 Bolts for the final drive left hand and right hand to a specified torque of 270 +/- 40 N.m. Mark after performing retorque. Install the cover. Refer to Image1.3.1.
Image1.3.1
 
4. If the machine has a towing bracket, retighten the 8T-4140 Bolts (mounting) to a specified torque of 240 +/- 40 N.m. Mark after performing retorque. Refer to Image1.4.1.
Image1.4.1
 
 
Group Number 2  
 
1. Retighten the inner 8T-0357 Bolts for the swing bearing to a specified torque of 270 +/- 40 N.m. Mark after performing retorque. Replace the outer 7X-2555 Bolts for the swing bearing with 447-1708 Bolts and replace the 191-2544 Washers with new 191-2544 Washers. Tighten to a specified torque of 270 +/- 40 N.m.

Apply 5P-3931 Antiseize Compound to the threads of bolts. Do not apply antiseize compound to the seats of the bolts or to the washer faces. Refer to Image2.1.1.
Image2.1.1
 
2. Open both sides of the final drive cover. Refer to Image2.2.1.
Image2.2.1
 
3. Replace the 8T-4140 Bolts for the final drive with new 447-1707 Bolts and existing 9X-8257 Washers with new 451-2175 Washers. Tighten to a specified torque of 270 +/- 40 N.m.

Apply 5P-3931 Antiseize Compound to the threads of bolts. Do not apply antiseize compound to the seats of the bolts or to the washer faces. Refer to Image2.3.1.
Image2.3.1
 
4. If the machine has a towing bracket, retighten the 8T-4140 Mounting Bolts to a specified torque of 240 +/- 40 N.m. Mark after performing retorque. Refer to Image2.4.1.
Image2.4.1
 
 

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