11 41 115 Removing and installing/replacing hydraulic valve (N55)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove fan cowl with electric fan.
Have a cleaning cloth ready to catch escaping oil

Detach plug (1) from hydraulic valve (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Hydraulic Valve And Connector

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Release screw (1) and remove hydraulic valve.

Tightening torque: 11 41 4AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Hydraulic Valve Screw

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Replace O-ring (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Hydraulic Valve O-Ring

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Assemble engine.

Check function of Digital Engine Electronics.

CHECK ENGINE OIL PRESSURE .

DIAGNOSIS PATH :

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Engine electronics
Engine oil
Oil-pressure control