Detroit Diesel — Installation of the DD13 Turbocharger

Installation

From a Detroit Diesel service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Procedure

1. Attach a chain hoist and lifting sling to the turbocharger assembly.
2. Remove covers from air inlet and exhaust outlet openings.
3. Remove covers on oil and coolant inlet/outlet lines and drain openings.
4. Place a new gasket, face up, with the tab towards outside on the exhaust manifold turbocharger flange.
5. Place turbocharger assembly into position on the exhaust manifold flange studs; tighten nuts to hold.
6. Torque turbocharger exhaust manifold nuts to 50 N·m.
7. Install new gasket and O-ring between center housing and drain line; torque bolts to 30-38 N·m.
8. Install turbocharger oil drain line and oil supply line (30 N·m).
9. For EPA10 DD13, connect the air line supply to the EPV.
10. Connect turbocharger speed sensor connector; reconnect the flange to the exhaust manifold.
11. Install coolant inlet and outlet lines to doser injector housing (15 N·m) and fuel line (23-25 N·m).
12. Install heat shields; install the two support bracket bolts (25 N·m).
13. Install the compressor elbow and CAC plumbing; torque clamps to 6 N·m.
14. Connect the compressor inlet hose.

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.

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