Detroit Diesel — Cleaning Procedure
Maintenance · Turbocharger wheel and housing
From a Detroit Diesel service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Before you start
- Do not use a wire brush, screwdriver, or other metallic instrument. These can scratch or nick the turbine blades.
Procedure
- Remove the end housing(s) so you can clean evenly all around the wheel.
- Be sure to clean evenly - uneven cleaning can cause an imbalance condition and be worse than no cleaning at all.
- Stubborn carbon build-up can be removed with a hardwood scraper.
Tools required
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Source: Detroit Diesel service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.