5.3.3
Axial vibration damper
The axial vibration damper decreases the axial vibrations of the crankshaft. The axial vibration
damper is attached with bolts to the last bearing girder at the free end of the engine.
The axial vibration damper includes a top cylinder half (002,
) and a bottom cylinder
half (006).
Fig 5-14
Axial vibration damper (generic)
Legend
001
Control plate
007
Bearing girder (part of bedplate)
002
Top cylinder half
008
Small sealing ring
003
Annular space
009
Bearing cover
004
Crankshaft
010
Inlet pipe
005
Large sealing ring
011
Non-return valve
006
Bottom cylinder half
012
Oil inlet
X72-B
AA00-3140-00AAA-043A-A
Operation Manual
Axial vibration damper
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