- Wheel Loader
- 966L (S/N: FSL1-10685; FRS1-1961)
- 966M (S/N: MD71-193; EJA1-3181; DYC1-1387; R8D1-1253; LMM1-10386; KJP1-2977; L8R1-10271; GMS1-598)
- 966M Series XE (S/N: FL21-925; P6C1-1136; DZL1-289; B8P1-500; XCR1-333)
- 972L (S/N: RFB1-1412; YJW1-10241)
- 972M (S/N: A781-354; L8E1-1228; LSJ1-2602; GGN1-10279; WGN1-191; A8P1-1806; JPR1-959; M8W1-10265)
- 972M Series XE (S/N: AN31-356; L9S1-736; M5S1-365; EDW1-903; R1Z1-288)
- 966M (S/N: MD71-193; EJA1-3181; DYC1-1387; R8D1-1253; LMM1-10386; KJP1-2977; L8R1-10271; GMS1-598)
Reference: Special Instruction, M0099851, "Rework Procedure for Weld Crack on A-Pin Doubler Plate for Certain 966L, 966M, 972L, and 972M Medium Wheel Loaders"
Description Of Change: A procedure to rework the weld crack on A-pin doubler plate is now used on the machines listed above. The rework procedure contains information to rework the weld crack on A-pin doubler plate and enhances the strength to resist the working stress.
Adaptable To: The following changes are adaptable to the products within the listed serial numbers, and are effective with all products after the listed serial numbers.
For complete procedure, parts, and tools required to rework the weld crack on A-pin doubler plate, refer to Special Instruction, M0099851, "Rework Procedure for Weld Crack on A-Pin Doubler Plate for Certain 966L, 966M, 972L, and 972M Medium Wheel Loaders".
The special instruction is available through the normal literature distribution system. The publication can also be found on the Caterpillar Service Information System (SIS).