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Turbocharger: Testing and Inspection

Turbocharger

Inspection

Wheel shaft axle play

Use a dial gauge to measure the wheel axle shaft play when a fore of 12 N (2.6 lb) is alternately applied to both sides of the compressor wheel.







Wheel shaft and bearing clearance

Use a dial gauge to measure the clearance between the wheel shaft and the bearing.