Maintenance work on the carrier
7.3 Engine
16.11.2018
Maintenance manual 3 302 756 en 7 - 25
GMK6400
Oil filter
• Place a receptacle underneath the engine.
• Remove the cover (1) and pull out the
filter
(3).
• Insert a new filter (3).
• Replace the gasket (2).
• Screw on the cover (1) using the socket
wrench – torque 40 Nm (29.5 lbf ft);
à Engine manufacturer's documentation.
• Leave the receptacle in place for the oil
change.
Draining oil
• Unscrew the drain plug (1) or screw the con-
necting piece with hose onto the valve (2)
and drain the oil into the receptacle;
à Handling the valves, p. 7 - 100.
If required, you may replace the drain plug
with a valve;
à p. 7 - 16.
• Tighten the drain plug (1) – observe
the
tightening torques for M 20/M 26;
à p. 7 - 16 or remove the connecting piece
with hose from the valve (2) and remove the
receptacle.
Topping up the oil
• Top up with fresh oil through the filler
neck
(3); Ã p. 7 - 15.