2015/08/05 Caterpillar

Wheel Loader:

980M (S/N: KRS1-UP; N8T1-UP)

982M (S/N: F9A1-UP; K1Y1-UP)

ReferenceRefer to Special Instruction, SEHS8642, "Dimensions for Articulated Hitches" for final bore dimensions.

Description of Change: The steering brackets on the front frame at the rod end of the steering cylinders are fabricated from harder material. This harder material reduces wear and improves durability.

Note: The front frame is also referred to as the non-engine end frame (NEEF).

Adaptable To: The new design is adaptable to the following machines:

• 980M (S/N: KRS1-598; N8T1-303)

• 982M (S/N: F9A1-203; K1Y1-386)

• 980M (S/N: KRS599-UP; N8T304-UP)

• 982M (S/N: F9A204-UP; K1Y387-UP)