MTU 8 V 2000 M70 - Crankcase Breather - Oil Separator Replacement, Diaphragm Check and Replacement; Crankcase Breather - Cleaning Oil Separator Element

7.3.2 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, 6-50 Nm
F30027336 1
Ratchet adapter
F30027340 1
Filter element
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
Diaphragm
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
O-ring
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
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 installation position, and fit
cover (2) with new O-ring.
4. Tighten screws of cover (2) to specified tightening torque.
Name Size Type Lubricant Value/Standard
Screw Tightening torque 6 Nm + 2 Nm
5. Replace filter elements of further oil separators in the same way.
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