Turbocharger Cleaning
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using carburetor tune-up cleaner, remove the carbon deposits from the unison ring, turbocharger vanes, vane contact areas and unison ring contact areas on the center housing.
- Using a 5 cm (2 in) abrasive disk, clean the remaining carbon deposits from the center housing unison ring hub and center housing facing surface.
- Using a 5 cm (2 in) abrasive disk, clean the remaining carbon deposits from the unison ring and turbocharger vanes.
- Recheck the unison ring for cracks and excessive wear in the slots.
- Replace the unison ring if it is cracked or has excessive wear in the slots.
- Using a 5 cm (2 in) abrasive disk cut down to a 2.5 cm (1 in) disk and a 2.5 cm (1 in) holder, clean the remaining carbon deposits from the turbine housing. Remove carbon deposits from all surfaces that contact moving parts as well as mating surfaces of the housing.
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Use a dust mask when cleaning the turbocharger.
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A razor scraper may be used to remove heavy carbon deposits where sufficient access exists.
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Do not clean the turbine wheel. Use care when cleaning around the turbine wheel or damage to the turbine wheel can occur.
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Use a 5 cm (2 in) abrasive disk (such as a Scotch-Brite® 051131-07480, or equivalent).
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Use a 5 cm (2 in) abrasive disk (such as a Scotch-Brite® 051131-07480, or equivalent).
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Use care when cleaning around the turbine vane pivot pins. Damaging the pins during the cleaning process can cause unwanted noise or affect turbocharger performance.
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Use a 5 cm (2 in) abrasive disk (such as a Scotch-Brite® 051131-07480, or equivalent) and a 2.5 cm (1 in) holder (such as 3M™ Roloc® + Holder 61-5000-7982-9, or equivalent).