Automatic Oil Filter - Check - MTU 16V4000M73 Operating Instructions Manual

8.16.7 Automatic oil filter – Check
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Oilstone
Checking automatic oil filter
Item
Visually check all components for
wear, impact marks, and damage.
Check gearwheel on worm gear
for indentations, signs of wear and
damage.
Check flushing arms on oil filter el-
ement for easy movement
(→ Page 232). Blow compressed
air into the oil supply aperture to
make the impeller rotate.
Check oil filter element (→ Page 227).
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Findings
• Wear traces
• Pressure marks
• Damage visible
• Indentations
• Signs of wear
• Damage visible
• Flushing arms do not rotate.
Part No.
F30454308/03
Action
• Smooth with crocus cloth or oil-
stone.
• Replace
• Smooth minor wear traces and
damage with crocus cloth or oil-
stone.
• Replace
• Check worm gear and replace
as necessary (→ Page 207).
Qty.
1