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Turbocharger LH: Installation

  1. Install a new turbocharger end coolant supply tube O-ring seal. Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean engine coolant. Refer to Specifications .
  2. NOTE: A new turbocharger oil supply filter must be installed. Failure to follow these instructions can result in turbocharger damage.

    Install the new turbocharger oil supply tube O-ring seals and the new turbocharger oil supply tube oil filter. Lubricate the new turbocharger oil supply tube O-ring seals with clean engine oil. Refer to Specifications .

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  3. NOTE: Use brake cleaner and a nylon brush to clean. Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.

    • Carefully use a nylon brush to remove the old O-ring residue and use brake cleaner to rinse the O-ring residue out of the turbocharger tube to turbocharger O-ring bore and the turbocharger tube to engine O-ring bore. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges. Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks. Install new components if needed.

    1. Connect the turbocharger oil supply tube to the turbocharger, then install and tighten the turbocharger oil supply tube bolt.

      Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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  4. If removed, install and tighten the turbocharger studs

    Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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    • NOTE: Use brake cleaner and a nylon brush to clean. Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.

      Carefully use a nylon brush to remove the old O-ring residue and use brake cleaner to rinse the O-ring residue out of the turbocharger tube to engine O-ring bores for both the oil and coolant tubes. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges. Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks. Install new components if needed.

    1. Place the turbocharger on the front crossmember.
    2. NOTE: Insure that the turbocharger oil supply tube and oil filter are properly installed and fully seated into the engine front cover.

      Install the turbocharger from the top, with the new gasket and the nuts. Install the turbocharger oil supply tube to the engine while installing the turbocharger.

      Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

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  5. Install and tighten the turbocharger bolt.

    Torque: 44 lb.ft (60 Nm)

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    1. Tighten the turbocharger nut.

      Torque: 27 lb.ft (37 Nm)

    2. Tighten the turbocharger nut.

      Torque: 44 lb.ft (60 Nm)

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  6. Re-tighten the turbocharger bolt.

    Torque: 44 lb.ft (60 Nm)

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    1. Re-tighten the turbocharger nut

      Torque: 27 lb.ft (37 Nm)

    2. Re-tighten the turbocharger nuts.

      Torque: 44 lb.ft (60 Nm)

    Fig 1: Turbocharger Nuts Tightening Sequence
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  7. Lubricate the rubber gasket and tube with clean engine coolant. Refer to Specifications .
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  8. Install a new turbocharger coolant supply tube O-ring seals. Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean engine coolant. Refer to Specifications .
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  9. NOTE: Use brake cleaner and a nylon brush to clean. Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.

    • Carefully use a nylon brush to remove the old O-ring residue and use brake cleaner to rinse the O-ring residue out of the turbocharger tube to engine O-ring bore and the turbocharger tube to turbocharger O-ring bore. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges. Install new components if needed.

    1. Install the turbocharger coolant supply tube, then install and tighten the bolts.

      Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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  10. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor .
  11. Install the new turbocharger oil return tube-to-engine block gasket.
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  12. Install a new turbocharger oil return tube O-ring seal, then lubricate with clean engine oil. Refer to Specifications .
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  13. NOTE: Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.

    • Carefully use a nylon brush to remove the old O-ring residue and use brake cleaner to rinse the O-ring residue out of the turbocharger O-ring bore. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges.

    1. Install the turbocharger oil return tube, then install and tighten the turbocharger oil return tube bolts.

      Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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  14. Install the wire harness bracket, then install and tighten the bolt.

    Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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  15. Connect the turbocharger wastegate control hose and clamp. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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  16. Install and tighten the oil supply tube bolt.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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  17. Install a new turbocharger coolant return tube O-ring seal. Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean engine coolant. Refer to Specifications .
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  18. NOTE: Do not use a metal brush, damage to sealing area will result in leaks.

    • Carefully use a nylon brush to remove the old O-ring residue and use brake cleaner to rinse the O-ring residue out of the turbocharger O-ring bore. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges. Install new components if needed.

      Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    1. Connect the turbocharger coolant return tube to the turbocharger, then install and tighten the bolt.

      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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  19. Install the turbocharger heat shield, then install and tighten the heat shield bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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  20. Install the left charge air cooler intake pipe to the turbocharger, then tighten the clamp. Attach the wire harness retainer.

    Torque: 44 lb.in (5.0 Nm)

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  21. Position an adjustable jack stand under the transmission crossmember.
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  22. Remove and discard the transmission crossmember bolts.
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  23. Lower the jack stand 32 mm (1.25 in).
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  24. Support the front and rear of the subframe with adjustable jack stands.
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    • Remove the rear subframe bolts.

    • Discard the bolts.

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    • Remove the middle subframe bolts.

    • Discard the bolts.

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    • Remove the front subframe bolts.

    • Discard the bolts.

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  25. With the aid of an assistant, lower the front jack stand 127 mm (5.0 in) and the rear jack stand 152.4 mm (6.0 in) evenly or until engine mount stud clears the subframe.
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  26. Install the left engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount LH .
  27. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  28. Check and top off the engine oil level as needed. Refer to Specifications .