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Axial Clearance

  1. Remove turbocharger assembly from engine. Remove wastegate activating rod clip and rod from activating arm.
  2. Remove 5 bolts connecting turbine outlet elbow to housing. One bolt is located inside elbow housing. Remove elbow from turbocharger assembly.
  3. Attach a dial indicator at the turbine end of the turbocharger assembly so the tip rests on the end of the turbine wheel assembly. See Fig. 5  .
    Fig 1: Checking Axial Bearing Clearance
    G09320105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Manually move the compressor wheel and turbine wheel assembly alternately away from and toward the turbine end of turbocharger assembly. Note the travel of the shaft shown by dial indicator.
  5. Repeat procedure until exact maximum travel has been indicated. If maximum thrust bearing clearance is not within 0.001 - 0.003", replace turbocharger assembly.
  6. If turbocharger meets all specifications, remove test equipment, reinstall by reversing removal procedure and tighten bolts to specification.
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application INCH Lbs.
Compressor Housing Bolts 145-165
Outlet Elbow and Wastegate Bolts 164-181
Turbine Housing Bolts 164-181