Removal [10/2015 - ]: Procedure
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- REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CONVERTER SUB-ASSEMBLY (TWC: Front and Rear Catalyst)
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2015 - ]
- REMOVE INLET COMPRESSOR ELBOW
- REMOVE WASTE GATE VALVE ACTUATOR WITH BRACKET ASSEMBLY NOTE:
After removal and installation of the waste gate valve actuator with bracket assembly, make sure to check the travel of the waste gate valve actuator.
See step 1
- Remove the E-washer from the waste gate valve actuator with bracket assembly link pin.NOTE:
Do not reuse the E-washer.
- Remove the 2 bolts and waste gate valve actuator with bracket assembly from the compressor housing with bearing sub-assembly.NOTE:
Do not drop or subject any component of the turbocharger sub-assembly to impact. If any component of the turbocharger sub-assembly is dropped or subjected to a strong impact, replace it with a new one.
HINT:
Adjustment washers may be installed between the waste gate valve actuator with bracket assembly and compressor housing with bearing sub-assembly.
- Remove the E-washer from the waste gate valve actuator with bracket assembly link pin.