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Turbocharger: Adjustments






Turbocharger Vacuum Diaphragm, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Dial gauge holder (VW 387)

Hand vacuum pump (VAS 6213)

Pressure control valve (VAS 6342)

Turbocharger tester (VAG 1397A)

Dial gauge (0-30 mm) (VAS 6341/1)

Dial gauge extension (30 mm) (VAS 6341/3)

Flat pickup (VAS 6341/4)

The vacuum diaphragm must be adjusted only if the linkage was loosened.

Adjustment is performed only with turbocharger removed.

- Disconnect the hose - arrow - from the vacuum diaphragm.





- Loosen the clip above the linkage.

- Loosen the lock nut - 2 -.





- Pre-adjust the bypass flap - 1 - above the linkage for the vacuum diaphragm - arrow - so that the bypass flap can still just be turned by hand.





- Tighten the lock nut by hand.

- Connect the (VAS 6213), (VAG 1397A) to connection II and the (VAS 6342) as shown in the illustration.





- Close the (VAS 6342) at the lever - 1 -.

- Set the slide ring - 1 - on the (VAS 6213) to position - B - for "pressure".





- Switch on the (VAG 1397A) and set the slider switch to position II.

- Secure the (VW 387) on turbocharger - arrow -.





- Secure the (VAS 6341/1) with the (VAS 6341/3) and the (VAS 6341/4) onto the (VW 387).

- Set the (VAS 6341/1) to 0 bar with 1 mm preload.

- Rotate the indicator on the (VAS 6341/1) to 0.

- Check the dial indicator for ease of movement.

- Operate the (VAS 6213) until the (VAG 1397A) displays 350 ± 5 mbar.

- The (VAS 6341/1) must display 4.1 mm to 4.3 mm, otherwise rotate the vacuum diaphragm linkage until the value is displayed.

- Tighten the lock nut by hand.

- Repeat the measurement.

The mm specifications apply to the value read out (includes 1 mm preload).

- Release the pressure via the (VAS 6342) to 0 mbar.

- Set the (VAS 6341/1) to 0.

The following measurements must be performed in one sequence. In the meantime, pressure must not dissipate to 0.

- Operate the (VAS 6213) until the (VAG 1397A) displays 350 ± 5 mbar.

- Read and make a note of the value on the (VAS 6341/1).

- Operate the (VAS 6213) until the (VAG 1397A) displays 650 to 700 mbar.

- Release the pressure via the (VAS 6342) to 350 ± 5 mbar.

- Read and make a note of the value on the (VAS 6341/1).

- Add value 1 and 2 and divide by 2.

The result (mean value) must be 5 ± 0.25 mm.

If the result (mean value) is not 5 ± 0.25 mm:

- Correct the adjustment, tighten the lock nut hand tight and repeat the measurement.

If the result (mean value) is 5 ± 0.25 mm:

- Tighten the lock nut and secure it with sealing wax.

Tightening specification: 5 Nm.

- Secure the securing plate above the vacuum diaphragm linkage.

Make sure the securing plate is locked in place.