Usage:
January 3, 2002
(Revised February 2002)
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Parts stock action needed |
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REPLACING THE ELBOW THAT MAY BURST IN THE LINES GROUP - AIR ON CERTAIN 966G II AND 972G II WHEEL LOADERS |
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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.
NOTE: This Revised Service Letter replaces the January 3, 2002 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the , Affected Product.
COMPLETION DATE |
TERMINATION DATE |
| June 30, 2002 | January 31, 2003 |
PROBLEM
The 2080928 Elbow from 1800600 Lines Group - Air may burst on certain 966G II and 972G II Wheel Loaders. This may occur at low hours and results in noticeable reduction in engine power. The elbow needs to be replaced with a new 2171601 Elbow.AFFECTED PRODUCT
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| 966G II | AXJ300-396
AWY147-232 |
| 972G II | AXC400-453
AXN200-216 |
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| 966G II | AXJ397-446
AWY233-293 |
| 972G II | AXC354-483
AXN217-232 |
PARTS NEEDED
1 ? 2171601 Elbow
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2 ? 9X2201 Clamp-Hose
1 ? 2171601 Elbow
ACTION REQUIRED
Remove all 2080928 and 2171585 Elbows from parts stock.
***** Affected Product *****
See the attached Rework Procedure.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Submit one claim for all 2080928 or 2171585 Elbows, removed from parts stock.
***** Affected Product *****
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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.
Attach. (1-Rework Procedure)
Rework Procedure
- Raise the engine hood fully.
- Remove the clamps and rubber elbow (RH side of the engine).
- Install the 2171601 Elbow.
- Tighten the clamps (two each side of the elbow) to 11 N.m.
Illustration 1