Remove the paper insert and scrape away

any remaining dirt deposits inside the rotor

cover. If the deposits are thicker than 28 mm,
the centrifugal oil cleaner must be cleaned
more often.

Wash the parts.

Inspect the 2 nozzles on the rotor. Ensure that
they are not blocked or damaged. Renew any
damaged nozzles.
Check that the bearings are undamaged.

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 Fit a new paper insert on the inside of the ro-
tor cover.

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 Fit the strainer onto the rotor.
Fit a new O-ring by sliding it over the strain-
er.
Refit the rotor cover. Ensure that the O-ring
is not outside the cover.
Screw the rotor nut back on by hand.
Check that the shaft is not damaged or loose.
If the shaft is damaged, it should be renewed.
Secure the shaft with thread-locking fluid
561 200 if it is loose. First clean thoroughly
using a suitable solvent. Tighten the rotor
shaft using socket wrench 99 520.

Tightening torque
Up to engine serial number 6 841 927: 27
Nm.
From engine serial number 6 841 928: 45
Nm.
Tool 588 651 or 2 259 530 together with a
ratchet head is suitable for use during main-
tenance.

Take care not to damage the rotor shaft.