Crankcase Breather; Crankcase Breather - Oil Separator Element Replacement, Diaphragm Check And Replacement - MTU 12 V 4000 G73 Operating Instructions Manual

7.3 Crankcase Breather

7.3.1 Crankcase breather – Oil separator element replacement, diaphragm check and
replacement
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Torque wrench, 6-50 Nm
Ratchet
Engine oil
Filter element
Diaphragm
Gasket
WARNING
Hot oil.
Oil can contain combustion residues which are harmful to health.
Risk of injury and poisoning!
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, and goggles / safety mask.
• Avoid contact with skin.
• Do not inhale oil vapor.
Replacing oil separator element
1. Remove cover (2) with O-ring (3).
2. Remove filter element (1) from housing (4).
3. Insert new filter element in housing (4).
4. Install cover (2) with new O-ring.
5. Use torque wrench to tighten the screws of cover (2) to the specified torque.
Name
Screw
6. Replace further oil separator elements in the same way.
Size Type
Tightening torque
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
Lubricant
(Engine oil)
MS150029/02E 2013-03 | Task Description | 91
Part No. Qty.
F30027336 1
F30027340 1
Value/Standard
10 Nm −2 Nm