Turbocharger - Body Off: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Pickup, 2009 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2009 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2009 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
It is recommended that this component be serviced with the vehicle body removed. Refer to BODY - 6.4L DIESEL
. If the body cannot be removed, refer to the Turbocharger - Body On .
- Remove the body. For additional information, refer to FULL FRAME AND BODY MOUNTING article.
- Remove the turbocharger inlet pipes. Carry out the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Oxidation Catalytic Converter (OC) and Turbocharger Inlet Pipes - 6.4L Diesel, Body Off procedure. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
- Remove the clamp and disconnect the air cleaner outlet tube-to-crankcase vent oil separator hose at the vent oil separator.
- Loosen the clamp and remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
- Remove the turbocharger oil supply tube banjo fitting bolts and copper sealing washers.
- Discard the copper sealing washers.
- Remove the bolt and the turbocharger oil supply tube.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- Disconnect the turbocharger actuator electrical connector and pin-type retainer.
- Remove the 4 bolts for the turbocharger crossover tube and the front fuel cooler bracket.
- Remove the 5 bolts and the turbocharger heat shield.
- Remove the 2 bolts and hold downs for the turbocharger.
- Install the special tool.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Using the special tool, remove the turbocharger assembly.
- Remove the turbocharger oil drain tubes.
- Remove and discard the low-pressure drain tube.
- Remove the high-pressure oil drain tube.
- Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.
CAUTION:
Do not lean on, pull on or use the turbocharger oil supply tube as a handle or damage to the turbocharger oil supply tube may occur.
NOTE:
Use a back-up wrench to prevent the fittings from turning.
CAUTION:
Failure to use the turbocharger lifting bracket during removal, handling or installation of the turbocharger could result in a low-pressure to high-pressure turbocharger seal failure.
CAUTION:
Make sure the turbocharger assembly is kept level to the engine during removal or installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the high-pressure oil drain tube.
NOTE:
Use care when removing the turbocharger. The crossover tube should not be removed. The seals in the crossover tube are one-time-use seals and must be installed new.