Removal & Installation: Turbocharger: Inspection
- Ensure impeller wheel (air intake side) rotates smoothly and does not bind or drag. Replace turbocharger if impeller wheel binds or drags.
- Install dial indicator with stem resting on shaft at impeller wheel. Push shaft back and forth, and note turbocharger end play.
- Install dial indicator with stem in oil outlet hole and resting on shaft. See Fig 2 and Fig 3 . Move shaft upward and downward, and check radial play. Replace turbocharger assembly if end play or radial play exceeds specification. See TURBOCHARGER SPECIFICATIONS table.
NOTE:
Ensure dial indicator stem is through opening in spacer bearing and resting on shaft when checking radial play.
TURBOCHARGER SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | In. (mm) |
|---|---|
| Maximum End Play | .0051 (.130) |
| Maximum Radial Play | .0071 (.180) |
CAUTION:
Ensure at least 20 cc of clean engine oil is poured into oil inlet on turbocharger while rotating impeller wheel to prevent bearing damage.