300CD (123.153) L5-3.0L DSL Turbo (617.952) (1982)
Oil Filter Housing: Customer Interest
Engine - Oil Filter Housing, New Torque For Adapter
TO:
OUR MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS
DATE:
May 1985 REF. NO. MBNA 18/3
SUBJECT:
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF ADAPTER FITTING ON OIL FILTER HOUSING ALL OM 617 ENGINES
Adapter Fittings
In case of oil leaks between the oil filter housing and the adapter fittings (arrows), tighten the fittings to 50 N-m (previously 40 N-m).
NOTE:
Loosen each oil line union nut prior to torquing the adapter fittings.
The new torque value entered production as of January 1985..