Crankcase Breather; Crankcase Ventilation - Oil Separator Element Replacement, Diaphragm Check And Replacement - MTU 8 V 2000 M51A Operating Instructions Manual

7.4 Crankcase Breather

7.4.1 Crankcase ventilation – 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 adapter
Filter element
Diaphragm
O-ring
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 filter element of oil
separator
1. Remove cover (2) with O-ring (3).
2. Remove filter element (1) from housing (4).
3. Insert new filter element into housing (4)
ensuring correct position, and fit end cover
(2) with new O-ring.
4. Tighten screws of cover (2) to specified tightening torque.
Name
Screw
5. Replace further oil separator elements in the same way.
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Size Type
Tightening torque
Part No.
F30027336
F30027340
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Lubricant Value/Standard
6 Nm + 2 Nm
Qty.
1
1