Turbocharger: Testing and Inspection
TURBOCHARGER INSPECTIONCompressor Wheel Inspection
1. Remove the turbocharger.
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.
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