Crankcase Breather; Crankcase Breather - Oil Separator Element Replacement - MTU 12V4000M73 series Operating Instructions Manual

7.4 Crankcase Breather

7.4.1 Crankcase breather – Oil separator element replacement
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Torque wrench, 4–20 Nm
Ratchet adapter
Engine oil
Filter element
O-ring
WARNING
Oil is hot.
Oil can contain residue/substances which are harmful to health.
Risk of injury and poisoning!
• Allow the product to cool to below 50 °C before beginning work.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves and goggles/safety mask.
• Avoid contact with skin.
• Do not inhale oil vapor.
Oil separator element – Replace-
ment
1. Remove cover (2) with O-ring (3).
2. Remove filter element (1) from oil separator
housing (4).
3. Insert new filter element (1) in correct posi-
tion in oil separator housing (4).
4. Install cover (2) with new O-ring.
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
MS150045/03E 2018-08 | Crankcase Breather | 175
Part No. Qty.
F30044239 1
F30027340 1