Detroit Diesel — Turbocharger Inspection Prior to Disassembly of Turbo Brake Assembly
Testing & diagnosis
From a Detroit Diesel service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Procedure
- Check for evidence of foreign objects entering and exiting the turbocharger.
- Check for evidence of restricted air flow.
- Check for evidence of lack of lubrication.
- Check for evidence of turbine or compressor wheel damage.
- Prior to performing a brake assembly repair, review all other possible causes for braking performance concerns (sliding sleeve pneumatic actuator air supply, internal damage to pneumatic actuator, ben
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.