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B5.9G, B5.9LPG – Troubleshooting and Repair Manual – 010-038   Turbocharger Axial Clearance

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Dial Depth Gauge, Part No. ST-537

Measure the shaft end play.

Turbocharger Shaft End Play
mm in
For turbochargers with a serial number before 840638 0.10 MIN 0.004
  0.16 MAX 0.006
For turbochargers with a serial number 840638 and after 0.03 MIN 0.001
  0.08 MAX 0.003

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Measure radial clearance of the shaft.

Radial Bearing Clearance
mm in
0.30 MIN 0.012
0.46 MAX 0.018

The turbocharger must be removed for replacement or rebuild if the clearances are beyond these limits. Refer to the Turbocharger Master Repair Manual, Bulletin No. , for rebuild procedures.

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Last Modified:  03-Apr-2002
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