Perkins — Turbocharger - to remove and to fit
Repair & overhaul
From a Perkins service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Thoroughly clean the turbocharger.
- Remove the air cleaner hose at the compressor inlet.
- Remove or disconnect the turbocharger support bracket and remove the exhaust elbow and gasket.
- Release the hose clips and push the compressor outlet hose up the induction manifold elbow.
- Remove the oil supply pipe and flange joint at the top of the bearing housing.
- Remove the oil drain pipe and joint at the bottom of the bearing housing.
- Release the nuts at the turbocharger to exhaust manifold flange and remove the turbocharger and gasket.
- Cover the openings in the manifolds and pipes so that dirt cannot enter.
- Fit a new gasket and the turbocharger; tighten nuts to 44 Nm (33 lbf ft) 4,5 kgf m.
- Lubricate the bearing housing with clean engine oil and fit the oil supply pipe with a new joint.
- Fit the oil drain pipe with a new joint but do not connect the hose.
- Operate the starter motor until oil flows from the oil drain pipe, then connect the drain pipe.
Specs & values
- 44 Nm (33 lbf ft) 4,5 kgf m
Source: Perkins 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.