TURBOCHARGER INSPECTION [L3 Turbo]

Compressor Wheel Inspection

1. Remove the turbocharger. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

2. Visually inspect the compressor wheel from view A for the cracks, damage, or bending on all the compressor wheel blades.

• If there are any cracks or damage, replace the turbocharger.

Note

• If there is contact between the compressor wheel and compressor housing, there may be cracks, damage, or bending on the blade end area.

• If there are cracks, damage, or bending on the compressor wheel, verify the following after replacing the turbocharger.

- Intake air/exhaust system related components

- Oil pipe damage

Turbine wheel inspection

1. Remove the turbocharger. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

2. Visually inspect the turbine wheel from view B for the cracks, damage, or bending on all the turbine wheel blades.

• If there are cracks, damage, or bending on the turbine wheel, replace the turbocharger.

Note

• If there is contact between the turbine wheel and turbine housing, there may be cracks, damage, or bending on the blade end area.

• If there are cracks, damage, or bending on the turbine wheel, verify the following after replacing the turbocharger.

- Intake air/exhaust system related components

- Oil pipe damage