Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Lift and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Allow the engine to cool down.
- Remove the retainer clip (3).
- Loosen the lock nut (2).
- Hand tighten the lock nut (1) until it is seated on the wastegate arm and slight spring tension is observed.
- Ensure the wastegate actuator rod does not rotate during the tightening procedure. If the rod does rotate, it will be necessary to start the procedure again.
- After the lock nut (1) has been tightened three complete turns, it should not move for the remainder of the procedure.
- Mark the lock nut (1) with a paint pen to mark a starting position and tighten three complete turns.
- While holding the wastegate rod tighten the nut (2) loosely.
- Tighten the nut (2) while holding nut (1) in place to 10 N.m (89 lb in). Apply thread lock agent to the wastegate actuator rod threads on both sides.
- Install the retainer clip (3).
NOTE:
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .