Turbocharger LH: Removal
NOTE:
When removing any turbocharger air intake system components, make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. All components need to be inspected and cleaned prior to installation or reassembly.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
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Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
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Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Disconnect the turbocharger inlet tube and the turbocharger outlet tube at the turbocharger and position them aside.
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Remove the Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
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Remove the catalytic converter y-pipe. Refer to: Dual Catalytic Converter Y-Pipe .
- 6.NOTE: Use a commercially available tool such as a 3/8" Jiffy-Tite® or equivalent quick disconnect tool, close the tool around the tube, press the tool into the fitting and rotate until the tool is fully seated into the fitting.
Disconnect the turbocharger coolant return tube at the turbocharger and position the turbocharger coolant return tube up out of the way.
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Remove the upper turbocharger oil tube manifold assembly bolts at the turbocharger oil tube manifold assembly.
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- 1.NOTE: Use a commercially available tool such as a MAC® XT50BS T50 TORX® bit socket or equivalent.NOTE: Use a commercially available tool such a Pittsburg® 67011 9/16" hex to 3/8" square drive adapter or equivalent.
Using the TORX® bit socket, the drive adapter and a 9/16" box end wrench, remove and discard the turbocharger fastener.
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Remove and discard the turbocharger fasteners, remove the turbocharger coolant supply tube from the block fitting while removing the turbocharger and position the turbocharger aside.
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- 13.NOTE: Use a commercially available tool such as a 3/8" Jiffy-Tite® or equivalent quick disconnect tool, close the tool around the tube, press the tool into the fitting and rotate until the tool is fully seated into the fitting.
Disconnect the turbocharger coolant supply tube from the turbocharger fitting and remove the turbocharger coolant supply tube. Remove the turbocharger.