Turbocharger Coolant Supply Tube LH: Removal
NOTE:
The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.
NOTE:
Special attention needs to be given to the sealing ports for the oil feed, the oil drain, and the coolant lines, on turbocharged engines. The sealing ports must be totally clean and free from O-ring residue, have no damage to the sealing surface and the lines to ensure that there are no leaks or repeat repairs.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
- Remove the turbocharger oil supply tube LH. Refer to: Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube LH .
- Remove the turbocharger coolant supply tube bolts, then remove the turbocharger coolant supply tube.
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NOTE: Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.
- Inspect the turbocharger tube and the sealing surfaces. Ensure that the retaining bracket is not bent, check for square-ness of the retaining bracket to the O-ring area. Use brake cleaner and a nylon brush to clean.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
- Remove and discard the turbocharger coolant supply tube O-ring seal.
- Inspect the turbocharger tube and the sealing surfaces. Ensure that the retaining bracket is not bent, check for square-ness of the retaining bracket to the O-ring area. Use brake cleaner and a nylon brush to clean.
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NOTE: Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.
- Inspect the tube surface for flatness and square-ness and the sealing surface for damage. Always use new sealing washers. Use brake cleaner and a nylon brush to clean.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
- Remove and discard the turbocharger coolant tube sealing washers, discard the turbocharger coolant tube bolt.
- Inspect the tube surface for flatness and square-ness and the sealing surface for damage. Always use new sealing washers. Use brake cleaner and a nylon brush to clean.