PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BOLTS ON CERTAIN R1600H LOAD HAUL DUMP MACHINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BOLTS ON CERTAIN R1600H LOAD HAUL DUMP MACHINES

Usage:

TEBE1458-00

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19May2014

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BOLTS ON CERTAIN R1600H LOAD HAUL DUMP MACHINES
3030 3082		PI32344

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI32344" 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 "PI32344" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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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.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
30Nov2014	31May2015

PROBLEM

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The front 0l1178/">0L1178 Transmission Mounting Bolts need to be reworked on certain R1600H load haul dump machines. The existing 0l1178/">0L1178 Mounting Bolts may loosen causing the transmission to vibrate.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
R1600H	9SD00104-00119

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
8	0l1178/">0L1178	BOLT
8	0S1748	BOLT
2	1K6870	LOCKNUT
2	3N7071	BOLT-12 POINT HD
2	6V8199	BOLT
8	9V3811	BOLT
4	1896123	BOLT-12 POINT HD
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 45% 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

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See the attached Rework Procedure and refer to the following Disassembly & Assembly manual:
Disassembly & Assembly UENR1449 "R1600H Load Haul Dump Powertrain".

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

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NOTE: This is a 20.0-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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EXAMPLE COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BOLTS ON CERTAIN R1600H LOAD HAUL DUMP MACHINES

MODELS INVOLVED - R1600H UNDERGROUND LOAD HAUL DUMP

Dear Cat Product Owner:

The front transmission bolts need to be reworked on the products listed below. The existing front transmission bolts can loosen causing the transmission to vibrate. 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, please contact your local Cat dealer so that our records can be updated. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 19May2014 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 19May2014 Service Letter

Rework Procedure

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Rework Procedure

Remove the transmission. Refer to D&A, "R1600H Load Haul Dump Powertrain ? remove".

4. 0l1178 Bolt

Image1.1.1

Remove the eight 0l1178/">0L1178 Transmission Support Bolts and washers. Retain the washers. The bolts can not be reused. Refer to Image 1.
Thoroughly clean the bolt hole threads.
Apply Loctite 263 to the new 0l1178/">0L1178 Bolt thread prior to assembly. Install eight new 0l1178/">0L1178 Bolts with the retained washers. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 430 +/- 60 Nm (320 +/- 44 lb ft)
Reinstall Drive Line
Thoroughly clean bolt hole threads. Do not reuse the removed bolts. Replace removed bolts with the following information: