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MTU 16V 2000 C — Valve drive – Installation

Adjustments

For the MTU 16V 2000 C, from the MTU service manual.

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Before you start

  • Contamination of components. Observe manufacturer's instructions.

Procedure

  1. Place valve bridges on valves in accordance with marking.
  2. Coat ball seat of pushrod with engine oil.
  3. Set piston to firing TDC with barring device.
  4. Loosen adjusting screw nuts and turn back screws.
  5. Place rocker shaft support on cylinder head.
  6. Coat threads and screw head mating face with engine oil.
  7. Install screw, tighten to specified torque.
  8. Adjust valve clearance per operating instructions.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Screw for rocker shaft support tightening per tightening specifications

Source: MTU service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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