811887 Mercruiser TERMINAL

May 2, 2006
(Revised May 2006)
U-128
A-100
D-96
O-112
Safety
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKINGTHE ENGINE ENCLOSURE AND HOOD ON CERTAIN D8T TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS
7251
PI10451
This Program must be administered assoon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10451" as the Partnumber and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim DescriptionCode and "T" as the SIMS Description Code. Exception: If the repair isdone after failure, use "PI10451" as the Part Number, "7751" as the GroupNumber, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMSDescription Code. Although this program must be administeredas described above, whenever possible the May 1, 2006 Service Letter PS42039is to be implemented at the same time. This Revised Service Letter replacesthe May 2, 2006 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the AffectedProduct.PROBLEM
The 090-9554 Ballstud joints with the engine enclosuredoors and with the hood may fail on certain D8T Track-Type Tractors. Theseballstud joints at both ends of the door damper assembly may loosen orfail. If these ballstud joints loosen or fail, the doors may not be restrainedby the damper assemblies which could result in personal injury or death.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
D8T KPZ00001-830
D8T J8B00001-601PARTS NEEDED
Dealers will need to order parts for this Program.
Quantity Part Number Description
4 8T4224 WASHER
4 1313540 LOCKNUT
2 2784417 PLATE
4 2824082 STUD-BALLACTION REQUIRED
See the attached procedure.OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attachedOwner Notification.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs.
100% 1.3 0 0 0 0
This is a 1.3-hour job.PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling.MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAMAS SOON AS POSSIBLE.Attach. (1-Owner Notification)
(2-Rework Procedure)COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FORREWORKING THE ENGINE ENCLOSURE AND HOOD ON CERTAIN D8T TRACK-TYPE TRACTORSMODELS INVOLVED - D8T Track-Type TractorsDear Caterpillar Product Owner:The 090-9554 Ballstud joints with the engineenclosure doors and with the hood may fail on the products listed below.These ballstud joints at both ends of the door damper assembly may loosenor fail. If these ballstud joints loosen or fail, the doors may not berestrained by the damper assemblies which could result in personal injuryor death.Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediatelyto schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time requiredto complete this service. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letterdated May 2, 2006 when scheduling this service. You will not be chargedfor the service performed.We regret the inconvenience this may causeyou, but urge you to have this service performed for your added safetyand satisfaction.Caterpillar Inc.
Identification #(s)Attached to May 2, 2006 Service LetterREWORK PROCEDURE
Make sure that the May 1, 2006 ServiceLetter PS42039 has been implemented. If it has not, it is to be implementedat this time.D8T Engine Enclosure PIP Rework ProcedureNote: Procedure must be performed on boththe right and left side engine enclosure door.1. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the offposition. Remove the key.2. Open engine enclosure door3. Secure the door open to prevent any unexpectedmovement of the door.4. Remove the Damper As. (239-3283) from theBallstuds (090-9554) on the hood and the engine enclosure door. A small screwdriver lifting the clipwill release the damper from the ballstud. 5. Remove the ballstuds and washers from theweld nuts on the hoo