Turbocharger Component Overview: Notes

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NOTE:

Hose connections and charge air system hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing. The sealing ring and sealing surfaces for the connector couplings must only be lightly oiled. Refer to CHARGE AIR HOSE, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

Only use approved clamps for hose connections.

The charge air system must be properly sealed.

Replace the self-locking nuts.

Use spring type clip pliers to install spring clamps.

Charge air hose disconnecting and connecting. Refer to CHARGE AIR HOSE, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

Add oil to the turbocharger through the oil supply pipe connecting piece.

After installing the turbocharger, let the engine idle for approximately 1 minute without increasing the engine speed. This ensures adequate oil supply to the turbocharger.

Fig 1: Turbocharger Component Assembly Overview

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