MTU 16V2000M72 - Crankcase Breather - Oil Separator Replacement, Diaphragm Check and Replacement

8.4.2 Crankcase breather – Oil separator replacement, diaphragm check and
replacement
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use Part No. Qty.
Torque wrench, 8–40 Nm
F30043446 1
Ratchet adapter
F30027340 1
Engine oil
Filter element
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
Diaphragm
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
Gasket
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
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.
Replacing oil separator filter el-
ement
1. Remove cover (2) with O-ring (3).
2. Remove filter element (1) from housing (4).
3. Insert new filter element in housing (4).
4. Install cover (2) with new O-ring.
5. Use torque wrench to tighten the screws of cover (2) to the specified torque.
Name Size Type Lubricant Value/Standard
Screw Tightening torque (Engine oil) 10 Nm −2 Nm
6. Replace further oil separator filter elements in the same way.
M015650/06E 2018-05
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