Tools Required

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J 37228 Seal Cutter. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: View Of Turbocharger Oil Return Pipe Nuts

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Remove the turbocharger oil return pipe nuts from the top of the flywheel housing.
Remove the turbocharger oil return pipe studs.

Fig 2: View Of Flywheel Housing

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IMPORTANT: The upper oil pan must be removed before removing the flywheel housing.

Remove the flywheel housing bolts.
Separate the flywheel housing from the cylinder block using J 37228 . See Special Tools .
Remove the flywheel housing.

Fig 3: View Of Oil Cooler Adapter

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Remove the turbocharger oil return pipe gasket from the flywheel housing.
Remove the oil cooler adapter bolts.
Remove the oil cooler adapter with gaskets.