Usage:
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.
NOTE: This Program can only be administered after a failure occurs. The decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS0680" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. Use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use " Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
Termination Date
September 30, 1996Problem
The 8Y6579 Support on certain D5C Tractors may fail.
Affected Product
Model & Identification Number
D5C (6PJ1-1786PJ182-627)
Parts Needed
- 2 - 8Y6579 Support
Action Required
If an 8Y6579 Support fails, replace the existing 8Y6579 Supports on both sides of the machine with new 8Y6579 Supports. The support is shown in the illustration below:
Service Claim Allowances
NOTE: This is a 6-hour job.
Parts Disposition
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.