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Cummins — Remove the hose.

For these Cummins models: GTA38, GTA38, GTA50, GTA50.

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Before you start

  • Caution: Check to be sure the correct turbocharger
  • Note: The turbochargers, mounting hardware and con-

Procedure

  1. 7. Loosen the clamps.
  2. 8. Remove the four cap-screws and nuts.
  3. Caution: The component weighs 23 kg [50 Ib] or
  4. more. To avoid personal injury, use a hoist or get
  5. assistance to lift the component.
  6. 9. Remove the turbocharger and gasket.
  7. 10. Discard the gasket.
  8. 11.On newer engines, remove the hose and clamps.
  9. Discard the hose. Check the condition of the
  10. clamps. Discard the clamps if they are cracked or
  11. have damaged threads.
  12. Install Turbocharger:
  13. Caution: Check to be sure the correct turbocharger
  14. assembly number can be found on the data tag that is
  15. mounted on the turbocharger. Many turbochargers
  16. appear the same physically but contain different internal
  17. parts. If the wrong turbocharger assembly is used,
  18. engine performance will be less than specification or the
  19. engine will be damaged due to excessive cylinder pres-
  20. sure and temperature.
  21. Note: The turbochargers, mounting hardware and con-
  22. nections are not the same for ail models of K38 or K50
  23. engines. CNGE use turbochargers specifically matched
  24. for the spark-ignited engines. CNGE also only use one
  25. configuration for the GTA38 and GTASO engine series.

Tools required

  • more. To avoid personal injury, use a hoist or get
  • 3. Install the turbocharger. Push the compressor housing
  • ment of the compressor housing to the aftercooler

Specs & torque values

  • 3810432
  • can
  • 100 ft-lb

Source: manual:Cummins Gas GTA38-50 Manual 1999 (2).pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.