MTU 12V4000C Series Operating Instructions Manual page 82

Crankcase breather (open-cir-
cuit crankcase ventilation) – Fil-
ter element cleaning or replace-
ment
1. Clean filter externally.
2. Release vent hose on oil separator cover (1)
and remove.
3. Remove oil separator cover (1).
4. Loosen clamp (5).
5. Clean or replace filter element (2)
(→ Page 83).
6. Insert new sealing ring (3).
7. Install cleaned or new filter element (2) with
filter holder (5).
8. Mount oil separator cover (1).
9. Use torque wrench to tighten nut of clamp (4) to specified tightening torque.
Name
Nut
10. Push vent hose onto oil separator cover (3) and bolt on.
11. Replace further filter elements (2) in the same way.
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Size Type
Tightening torque
Lubricant Value/Standard
(Engine oil) 9 Nm +1 Nm