TM 5-2420-230-24-2
Turbocharger Radial Bearing Clearance (010-047)
B3.9 and B5.9 Series Engines
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Section 10 - Air Intake System - Group 10
Install (010-046-026)
Apply a thin film of oil to the o-ring seals.
Fill the turbocharger oil inlet with clean oil.
Install the oil supply line at both the filter head and the
turbocharger bearing housing.
Tighten the oil supply line to final torque.
[18 ft-lb]
Turbocharger Radial Bearing
Clearance (010-047)
Measure (010-047-010)
Remove the intake and exhaust pipes from the turbocharger.
Use a narrow blade or a wire-type feeler gauge to measure
the clearance between the compressor wheel and housing.
Gently push the compressor wheel toward the compressor
housing and gauge.
Record this clearance.
With the feeler gauge in the same location, gently push the
compressor wheel away from the compressor housing, and
measure the clearance between the compressor wheel and
housing.
Record this clearance.
L-1166