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Outlet Elbow & WASTEGATE Assembly

  1. Remove retaining clip from wastegate activating rod and check wastegate arm for free rotation (minimum of 40 degrees). If not to specification, replace outlet elbow and wastegate assembly.
  2. Remove turbocharger outlet pipe assembly. Check to see that wastegate sealing poppet is free to move on pintle and is seated on turbine housing by-pass hole. If not, clean hole and sealing surface or replace outlet elbow and wastegate assembly.
    CAUTION: Use care to prevent any foreign material from entering turbine housing. Contamination will result in destruction of the turbine assembly.
  3. Pressurize the wastegate diaphragm to 6 psi to aid in Reinstall rod and retaining clip.
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