[Rod Adjustment Procedure Flowchart]

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Fig 1: Rod Adjustment Procedure Flowchart

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Check that the waste gate turbo charger is cool enough to work.
Information

It can help cooling down fast to use a electric fan.

The cooling part (A) and the wind direction (B) are as follows.

Fig 2: Locating Cooling Part
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Turn the ignition switch to OFF position.
Connect the diagnostic tool to DLC connector (16 pin) under the driver side instrument panel.
Turn the ignition switch ON position.
CAUTION: Do not start the engine.
Select VIN or Vehicle on the initial screen.
Enter "Engine Control" menu after selecting vehicle information (Vehicle model, Model year, Engine type) or entering the VIN number.
Access to KDS/GDS Engine > Current Data
Without starting the engine, cycle the ignition ON for 5seconds then ignition OFF for 5seconds then check the "Adaption value for the low mechanical stop of EWGA" on the KDS/GDS.
Repeat this step until the amount of the adaption value change compared to previous cycle is below 0.05V.

NOTE: Do not start the engine. This is a crucial step to read the correct adaption value.

Fig 3: Screen Display - Select VIN Or Vehicle On Initial
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Check that "Adaption value for the lower mechanical stop of EWGA" is within the specified voltage value.
Voltage: 3.5 - 3.7 V

If the voltage value measured is not within the specified voltage value, adjust the EWGA rod length. But, if no, no further procedure is required.

Loosen the rod end lock nut (A) and remove the C-ring (B).
Adjust the rod end part (C) by rotating it clockwise (D) or counterclockwise (E) to satisfy the specification.
For example, if the coolant temperature is below 25 °C adjusted as follows.

Adaption value for the lower mechanical stop of EWGA (V)	Adjustment direction of rod end	Rod length variation (After adjustment)
>3.7	counterclockwise	Longer
< 3.5	clockwise	Shorter

Information

Turning angle	Changing level of the adaption value (V)
0.5 turn (180°)	About 0.1
1 turn (360°)	About 0.2

Fig 4: Rotating Rod End Part

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Install the rod end (B) to the turbo charger lever (A) temporarily. Don't tighten the rod end lock nut (C) and C-ring (D).

Fig 5: Installing Rod End To Turbo Charger Lever
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Check "Adaption value for the lower mechanical stop of EWGA" after selecting "Current Data" menu.
Turn the ignition switch ON/OFF repeatedly until the changing value of "Adaption value for the lower mechanical stop of EWGA" is within 0.05V.

NOTE: Turn the ignition switch ON/OFF. But hold 5 seconds at each IG ON or OFF state.

Fig 6: Screen Display - Adaption Value For Lower Mechanical Stop Of EWGA
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If the voltage value measured is not within the specified voltage value, repeat 9-12 procedures until the voltage value is within the specified voltage value.
Check that "Adaption value for the lower mechanical stop of EWGA" is within the specified voltage value.
If it is within the specified voltage value, install the rod end to the turbo charger lever.
1. Install the rod end (B) to the turbo charger lever (A).
2. Tighten the rod end lock nut (C).
3. Install the C-ring (E).
  NOTE:
  - Be careful not to remove the washer (D).
  Fig 7: Installing C-Ring (1 Of 2)
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Fig 8: Installing C-Ring (2 Of 2)

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