UENR0623-02 65 Air Inlet and Exhaust System NOTICE Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are con- tained during performance of inspection, mainte- nance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable contain- ers before opening any compartment or disassem- bling any component containing fluids. 1. Inspect the compressor wheel for damage from a foreign object. If there is damage, determine the source of the foreign object. Replace the turbocharger. If there is no damage, go to step 2. 2. Turn the rotating assembly by hand. While you turn the assembly, push the assembly sideways. The assembly should turn freely.
The compressor wheel should not rub the compressor housing. The turbocharger must be replaced if the compressor wheel rubs the compressor wheel housing. If there is no rubbing or scraping, go to step 3. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. Before you begin inspection of the turbocharger, be sure that the inlet air restriction is within the specifications for your engine. Be sure that the exhaust system restriction is within the specifications for your engine. Refer to Systems Operation, Testing, and Adjusting, “Air Inlet and Exhaust System - Inspect”. 3. Inspect the compressor and the compressor wheel housing for oil leakage.
An oil leak from the compressor may deposit oil in the aftercooler. If oil is found in the aftercooler, then drain and clean the aftercooler. The condition of the turbocharger will have definite effects on engine performance. Use the following inspections and procedures to determine the condition of the turbocharger. a. Check the oil level in the crankcase. If the oil level is too high, adjust the oil level. Inspection of the compressor and the compressor housing b. Inspect the engine air cleaner element. Replace a dirty engine air cleaner element with a clean engine air cleaner element.
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace” or Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Engine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Replace” for the correct procedure. Inspect the engine air cleaner service indicator. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect” for the correct procedure. Inspection of the turbine wheel and the turbine housing Inspection of the wastegate Inspection of the Compressor and the Compressor Housing c. Inspect the engine crankcase breather. Clean the engine crankcase breather or replace the engine crankcase breather if the engine crankcase breather is plugged. d.
Remove the pipe for the oil drain. Inspect the drain opening. Inspect the oil drain line. Inspect the area between the bearings of the rotating assembly shaft. Look for the oil sludge. Inspect the oil drain hole for the oil sludge. Inspect the oil drain line for the oil sludge in the drain line. If necessary, clean the oil drain line. Replace the oil drain line if there is any sign of damage to the oil drain line. e. If steps 3.a through 3.d did not reveal the source of the oil leakage, the turbocharger has internal damage. Replace the turbocharger.
Illustration 56 g02529616 Typical example Inspection of the Turbine Wheel and the Turbine Housing (1) Turbine housing (2) Compressor housing Remove the air piping from the turbine housing.