1 | Drain screw (hydrodynamic retarder) |
2 | Drain screw (oil reservoir) |
3 | Screw plug (oil filler opening of oil reservoir) |
4 | Screw plug (to pressure regulating valve) |
T43.30-0016-06
Danger ! | Risk of injury caused by touching hot retarder and by scalding from hot retarderoil. Risk of injury to skin or eyes caused by retarder oil escaping under high pressure | Do not carry out any work unless retarder is switched off. Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses when working on the hot retarder. | |
Perform preparatory tasks | |||
1 | Perform a test drive and bring oil of hydrodynamic retarder up to operating temperature | Switch on the hydrodynamic retarder several times during the test drive in order to bring the oil up to operating temperature. | |
2 | Park vehicle on a horizontal surface and switch off ignition | ||
3 | Detach engine compartment encapsulation under transmission | See information from vehicle manufacturer. | |
4 | Open maintenance flap covering transmission | See information from vehicle manufacturer. | |
| Check | ||
5 | Inspect hydrodynamic retarder for leaks | If there is a problem | |
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Rectify leaks subject to separate repair order. | |||
6 | Inspect propeller shaft screws/bolts and check that screws/bolts at heat exchanger are seated correctly | If there is a problem | |
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Rectify any damage subject to separate repair order. | |||
| Clean | ||
7 | Clean area around drain screws (1, 2) | ||
8 | Clean area around screw plug (4) | ||
9 | Clean area around screw plug (3) | ||
Perform oil change | |||
10 | Have a suitable receptacle for oil ready to hand, remove drain screws (1, 2) as well as screw plug (4) and drain off oil completely | ||
11 | Remove oil strainer at pressure regulating valve, check for damage and clean | If there is a problem | |
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Replace oil strainer. | |||
12 | Install oil strainer | ||
13 | Check seal on screw plug (4) for damage and screw in screw plug (4) tightly | Two versions are used for sealing the screw plug (4). | |
Screw plug at pressure regulating valve | |||
If copper sealing ring on screw plug (4) is damaged | |||
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Replace copper sealing ring. | |||
If integrated plastic ring of screw plug (4) is damaged | |||
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Replace screw plug (4). | |||
14 | Check seals on drain screws (1, 2) for damage and screw in drain screws (1, 2) tightly | Two versions are used for sealing the drain screws (1, 2). | |
Drain screw to oil reservoir | |||
Drain plug at hydrodynamic retarder | |||
If copper sealing ring on drain screw (1, 2) is damaged | |||
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Replace copper sealing ring. | |||
If integrated copper sealing ring of drain screw (1, 2) is damaged | |||
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Replace drain screw (1 and/or 2). | |||
15 | Remove screw plug (3) | ||
16 | Pour in oil | Measure the oil filling quantity precisely before pouring in. | |
Pour in the oil slowly over a period of at least 3 min. | |||
Retarder oil filling quantity | |||
17 | Check seal on screw plug (3) for damage and screw in screw plug (3) tightly | Two versions are used for sealing the screw plug (3). | |
Screw plug, oil filler opening to oil reservoir | |||
If copper sealing ring on screw plug (3) is damaged | |||
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Replace copper sealing ring. | |||
If integrated plastic ring of screw plug (3) is damaged | |||
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Replace screw plug (3). | |||
18 | Perform a test drive and bleed hydrodynamic retarder | If present and possible, switch off the foot control of the hydrodynamic retarder. Move the vehicle at 50 km/h and switch on the hydrodynamic retarder 5 times in the first brake stage for approx. 5 s each time. | |
| Check | ||
19 | Perform leak check in working area | ||
| Install | ||
20 | Close maintenance flap above transmission | See information from vehicle manufacturer. | |
21 | Attach engine compartment encapsulation under transmission | See information from vehicle manufacturer. |
Retarder/hydrodynamic retarder |
Number | Designation | Model 000.001 with transmission 714.140/143 | ||
BF43.30-N-1001-01B | Retarder oil filling quantity | New filling | Liter | 7,8 |
After exchanging the heat exchanger | Liter | 7,5 | ||
Maintenance | Liter | 7,0 | ||
Sheet | ||||