PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING AN IMPROVED EXHAUST ELBOW ON CERTAIN 525C, 535C, AND 545C WHEEL SKIDDERS Caterpillar


PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING AN IMPROVED EXHAUST ELBOW ON CERTAIN 525C, 535C, AND 545C WHEEL SKIDDERS

Usage:

REBE2439-00

12Sep2007


U-447
A-369
D-365
O-394

 
Before/After
  
  

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING AN IMPROVED EXHAUST ELBOW ON CERTAIN 525C, 535C, AND 545C WHEEL SKIDDERS

1061
PS42511
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 "PS42511" 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.

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.


TERMINATION DATE

30Sep2009

PROBLEM

The existing exhaust elbow can allow water to enter the engine through the muffler system during extended periods of machine inactivity.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
525C  52500096-00521
535C  53500198-00290
545C  54500298-00393

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
1 3055638 PIPE AS.

ACTION REQUIRED

Replace the existing exhaust elbow with the improved 305-5638 Exhaust Elbow. The improved elbow has an internal geometry that prevents water from bypassing the elbow. Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

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,
0-24 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4001-6000 hrs,
25-36 mo 
33.3%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
 NOTE: This is a 0.5-hour job



PARTS DISPOSITION

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
 
 
 


Rework Procedure


 
Remove and discard the existing 149-2719 Exhaust Elbow. Install the improved 305-5638 Exhaust Elbow.
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