Inspection; Installation - Mercury 2.8 Diesel Operation & Maintenance Manual

Section 4 - Maintenance
5. Remove the air filter cartridge from the air filter bracket mounted on the turbocharger inlet.
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Inspection

1. The air filter cannot be cleaned. Replace the air filter if it is dirty or contaminated.
2. Replace the air filter if the foam element is deteriorated or torn.
3.
Replace the air filter at the recommended interval. See Maintenance Schedules for the replacement interval under normal
conditions.

Installation

IMPORTANT: Treatment such as partial oil saturation is not required and is not recommended on the foam element before use.
The foam element must be clean and dry for proper filtration.
1. Install the air filter cartridge onto the air filter bracket.
2. Install the air filter cover, gear lube monitor bracket, and nuts.
3. Torque the air filter cover retaining nut and gear lube monitor bracket nuts.
Description
Air filter cover retaining nut
Gear lube monitor bracket nuts
4. Install the gear lube monitor in the bracket and hold in place with the retaining strap.
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e e
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d
Shown removed from the engine for clarity only
a - Air filter cartridge
b - Air filter bracket
Nm
10.8
a
b
26147
90-8M0113987
lb. in. lb. ft.
95
11
a - Gear lube monitor
b - Gear lube monitor retaining
strap
c - Gear lube monitor bracket
d - Air filter cover retaining nut
e - Gear lube monitor bracket
retaining bolts
DECEMBER 2015
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