PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING AIR INLET HOSE ON CERTAIN 416D AND 424D BACKHOE LOADERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING AIR INLET HOSE ON CERTAIN 416D AND 424D BACKHOE LOADERS

Usage:

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March 4, 2005
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*Before or* *after failure* *Parts stock action needed*	PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING AIR INLET HOSE ON CERTAIN 416D AND 424D BACKHOE LOADERS
1051		PS41717

NOTE: This Program can 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 "PS41717" as the Part number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "T" as the SIMS Description Code. If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE: Although this Program is to be administered as described above on the Affected Product, parts should be removed from parts stock as soon as possible.

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

March 31, 2006

PROBLEM

Incorrectly manufactured air inlet hose for the naturally aspirated engine, may give problems when trying to access the clean air indicator reset button.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
416D	BGJ1050-1078
424D	RXA201-240, 243, 244, 246, 248-254, 256, 258-262, 265, 266, 268, 271-273, 275, 276, 278, 280, 282-287

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	2342628	HOSE - AIR

ACTION REQUIRED

***** Parts Stock *****

Remove all 2343628 HOSE ? AIR that are the ribbed design from parts stock. Refer to Illustration 1 in the Rework Procedure for the hose that is to be removed from parts stock.

***** Affected Product *****

See the attached Rework Procedure.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

***** Parts Stock *****

Submit one claim for all 2343628 HOSE ? AIR, that are the ribbed design, removed from parts stock. Refer to Illustration 1. in the Rework Procedure.

***** Affected Product *****

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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
0-3000 0-24 mos	100%	0.5	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 0.5-hr job.

PARTS DISPOSITION

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

Attach. (1-Rework Procedure)

Rework Procedure

Start the engine and lift the loader arms to their maximum height and fit the loader arm safety brace.
Switch off the engine, lift the hood and remove the left side engine cover.
If the air cleaner hose is of the wound material design as shown in Illustration 1, remove the hose and replace it with the new type air cleaner hose as shown in Illustration 2.