Workshop Manual

EPA07/10 DD PLATFORM WORKSHOP MANUAL - ENGINE
9.2 REMOVAL OF THE DD13 TURBOCHARGER
Cleaning the turbocharger is necessary before removal.
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from hot surfaces, wear protective gloves,
or allow engine to cool before removing any component.
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from contact with rotating parts when an
engine is operating with the air in let piping removed, i nstall
an air inlet screen shield over the turbocharger air inlet. The
shield prevents contact with rotating parts.
Prior to removal, visually check for:
Missing or loose nuts and bolts
Loose or damaged intake and exhaust ducting
Damaged oil drain lines
Cracked or deteriorating turbocharger housing
External oil leakage or exhaust leaks
Replace damaged parts with new parts.
To remove the turbocharger, perform the following:
NOTICE:
Do not atte
mpt to remove carbon or dirt buildup on the
compressor or turbine wheels without removing the turbocharger
from the engine. If chunks of carbon are left on the blades, an
unbalanc
ed condition will exist and subsequent failure of the
bearings will result if the turbocharger is operated. However, it
is not necessary to disassemble the turbocharger to remove dirt
or dust bu
ildup.
1. Remove the turbocharger heat shields.
2. Discon
nect the turbocharger ducting.
All information subject to change without notice.
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