Usage:
20Feb2015 |
Before/After | PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE TURBO AIR INTAKE HOSE CONNECTION ON CERTAIN 226B3 SKID STEER LOADERS |
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1071 | PS44649 |
NOTE: | Caterpillar’s obligations under this Service Letter are subject to, and shall not apply in contravention of, the laws, rules, regulations, directives, ordinances, orders, or statutes of the United States, or of any other applicable jurisdiction, without recourse or liability with respect to Caterpillar. |
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 "PS44649" 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 |
29Feb2016 |
PROBLEM
The existing clamp used to secure the air intake hose to the turbo inlet may be incorrectly positioned on certain 226B3 Skid Steer Loaders. The air intake hose may slide off the turbo inlet during operation, allowing dirt ingestion and causing severe engine damage. The clamp needs to be positioned correctly in order to prevent the hose from sliding off. |
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model | Identification Number |
226B 3 | DXZ00110-00112, 115-139, 142-166, 173-182, 191-198, 201-220, 223-230, 249-250, 252-253 |
PARTS NEEDED
Qty |
Part Number | Description |
1 | 4331380 | BLOCK GP-LONG (After Failure Only) |
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 26% 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
Refer to the attached Rework Procedure. |
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
0-12 mo |
NOTE: This is a 0.5-hour job | ||||||
Note: An allowance of $82 US dollars will be allowed to cover travel time if required to perform the Before Failure repair of inspecting and correctly positioning the clamp. Note: An additional 8.0 hours labor will be allowed for an After Failure repair of engine replacement. |
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling. |
Inspection Procedure: 1. Check the position of the 8T-6703 Clamp on the 230-8364 Air Intake Hose. Refer to Image1.1.1. 2. The clamp location is verified by measuring the distance of the front edge of the clamp from the rear face of the turbo casting. Refer to Image1.1.2. 3. When correctly positioned, the front edge of the clamp will be 3-4mm from the turbo casting surface. |
Image1.1.1 |
Image1.1.2 |
Rework Procedure: IF CLAMP LOCATION IS GREATER THAN 4MM, THEN COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEPS. 1. Loosen the 8T-6703 Clamp and remove the 280-6384 Hose from the turbo. 2. Clean the inner diameter and outer diameter of the air intake hose. Refer to Images1.2.1 and 1.2.2. Use SATwipes part number SWC10008 or similar, in order to prepare the hose surfaces. |
Image1.2.1 |
Image1.2.2 |
3. Clean outer diameter of the turbo pipe where the 280-6384 Hose will be assembled. Refer to Image1.3.1. Use SATwipes part number SWC10008 or similar, in order to prepare the turbo pipe surface. |
Image1.3.1 |
4. Loosely fit the 8T-6703 Clamp onto the turbo end of the air intake hose. 5. Seat the air intake hose firmly and squarely onto the turbo inlet. Orient the clamp according to Image1.4.1 and Image1.4.2. |
Image1.4.1 |
Image1.4.2 |
6. Locate the clamp 3-4mm from the turbo casting and tighten the 8T-6703 Clamp at the turbo inlet to a specified torque of 11.0 +/- 0.5 N.m (8.1 +/- 0.4 lb-ft). NOTE: Ensure that the clamp is seated completely on the hose all around. The clamp edge should not extend past the front edge of the 230-8364 Hose. Refer to Image1.5.1. |
Image1.5.1 |
7. Recheck the clamp location after the clamp is tightened. Refer to Image1.6.1. |
Image1.6.1 |