859610 Volvo.Penta Valve spring washer

October 8, 2002
U-270
A-185
AU-199
S-198
H-196
O-218
Priority PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMFOR INSTALLING A REMOTE MOUNTED ENGINE OIL FILTER ON CERTAIN 973C TRACKTYPE LOADERS
1306 PI30378
This Program must be administered assoon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30378" 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 "PI30378" as the Part Number, "7751" as the GroupNumber, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMSDescription Code. The information supplied in this serviceletter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Donot perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the terminationdate without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.
COMPLETION DATE
TERMINATION DATE
April 30, 2003 October 31, 2003PROBLEM
A remote mounted engine oil filter needs to beinstalled on certain 973C Track Type Loaders. The engine oil filter isdifficult to change. A remote mounted engine oil filter will provide easierservice and maintenance.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
973C 3RZ1-740PARTS NEEDED
2 - 1B2790 Bolt
1 - 1B9575 Bolt
1 - 2B2694 Bolt
1 - 7C1493 Valve - Bypass
1 - 8C3445 Cap - Dust
1 - 8C3446 Valve - Sampling
1 - 1D4540 Bolt
3 - 3D2824 Seal - O-Ring
3 - 5F9657 Seal - O-Ring
1 - 7F0216 Nut - Jam
3 - 1H5514 Bolt
1 - 8H7521 Seal - O-Ring
1 - 3J7354 Seal - O-Ring
2 - 4K1388 Seal - O-Ring
2 - 5K3118 Clip
5 - 5K9090 Seal - O-Ring
1 - 9L9188 Spring - Valve
1 - 2M9780 Seal - O-Ring
2 - 8M3182 Spring
2 - 9M0853 Plunger
9 - 9M1974 Washer - Hard
1 - 4P7097 Base Assembly
1 - 4P8453 Cover
1 - 4P9103 Adapter - Base
1 - 5P3501 Adapter - Pipe
1 - 5P8066 Seal - O-Ring
2 - 5P8118 Seal - O-Ring
1 - 5P8196 Plug - O-Ring
1 - 1R0739 Filter Assembly
1 - 4S5719 Spacer
1 - 9S4188 Plug - O-Ring
1 - 2T2169 Elbow
4 - 8T4121 Washer - Hard
1 - 8T4195 Bolt
3 - 8T4196 Bolt
1 - 8T6453 Connector
1 - 8T6684 Elbow - 90 Deg
2 - 6V2317 Bolt
1 - 6V5049 Seal - O-Ring
3 - 6V5219 Bolt
1 - 6V9005 Elbow
1 - 6V9854 Elbow - Swivel
1 - 7W9028 Base Assembly - Oil
1 - 9Y6860 Gasket
1 - 1210307 Base
1 - 1549024 Valve - Sampling
1 - 1570670 Cap - Dust
1 - 2114030 Tube Assembly
1 - 2114031 Tube Assembly
1 - 2114032 Bracket Assembly
1 - 2114033 Bracket AssemblyACTION REQUIRED
Install a remotely mounted engine oil filter usingthe installation instructions provided in special instruction REHS1437.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% 5 0 0 0 0
This is a 5-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) COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999PRIORITY - Install A Remote Mounted EngineOil FilterMODELS INVOLVED - 973C Track Type LoadersDear Caterpillar Product Owner:A remote mounted engine oil filter needs tobe installed on certain 973C Track Type Loaders. The engine oil filteris difficult to change. A remote mounted engine oil filter will provideeasier service and maintenance. A new remote mounted oil filter needs tobe installed on the products listed below. You will not be charged forthe service performed.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 October 8, 2002 when scheduling this service.We regret the inconvenience this may caus