Vacuum diaphragm for turbocharger, removing and installing

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Removing

Remove turbocharger → Turbocharger, removing and installing

Fig 1: Removing Securing Plate Over Linkage On Turbocharger

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Remove securing plate - 1 - over linkage on turbocharger.

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Nut, Linkage From Turbocharger, Vacuum Diaphragm & Turbocharger

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Loosen lock nut - 2 -.
Disconnect linkage from turbocharger - 3 -.
Remove vacuum diaphragm - 1 - from turbocharger - 4 -.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Vacuum diaphragm for turbocharger, adjusting → Vacuum diaphragm for turbocharger, adjusting
Install turbocharger → Turbocharger, removing and installing

Torque specifications

Component		Nm
Vacuum diaphragm to turbocharger		10
Lock nut to linkage		9 ¹⁾
¹⁾ Secure lock nut with sealing wax; Sealing wax