MTU Detroit Diesel 183 Series Technical Publication page 144

Group 01
Subgroup 9444
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20080/1 E 98-12
Mount the shaft seal (13) and sealing ring (11) in the
bearing flange (12). Mount the shim (10).
Mount bearing cover (12) and tighten hex bolts (15)
diagonally to 10 Nm.
Using a feeler gauge, determine the distance between
bearing cover and housing bush.
Specified value = 0.10 to 0.20 mm.
Note
If the distance is big, install thin shims; if the distance is
small, install thicker shims.
Secure bearing cover with hex bolts (15) to 25 Nm.
Push cover plate (16) onto the shaft.
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