Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube RH: 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.
- Remove the right front wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire
- Remove the upper and lower air cleaner outlet pipe RH. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH
- Loosen the clamps and then remove the right lower charge air cooler intake pipe.
- Remove the turbocharger oil supply tube bolts and then remove the turbocharger oil supply tube.
-
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. Install new components as needed.
Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
- Remove and discard the turbocharger oil supply tube O-ring seals and the turbocharger oil supply tube oil filter.
- 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. Install new components as needed.