MTU 16V 2000 C — Exhaust turbocharger – Assembly
Repair & overhaul
For the MTU 16V 2000 C, from the MTU service manual.
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Before you start
- Do not apply bending stress to the shaft.
- Equipment can drop off. Only use specified and tested equipment.
Procedure
- Lubricate bearing parts with oil before installation.
- Install snap rings and bearing bushings in bearing housing.
- Mount piston rings on shaft, offset gaps 180°.
- Set heat shield on turbine wheel above piston rings.
- Guide bearing housing over impeller shaft.
- Install bearing collars, bushing and axial bearing washer.
- Mount sealing bushing in back wall.
- Tighten new shaft nut to pretightening torque and rotation angle.
- Measure contour gaps on turbine and compressor sides.
- Measure axial play of impeller shaft.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Max. permissible axial play of impeller shaft = 0.10 mm
- Max. permissible residual axial play contour gap per tolerance tables
Source: MTU 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.