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M11 Series – Service Manual – 010-047   Turbocharger Radial Bearing Clearance

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Remove the intake and exhaust pipes from the turbocharger.

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Use a wire-type feeler gauge to measure the clearance between the compressor wheel and housing.

Gently push the compressor wheel toward the compressor housing and gauge.

Record this clearance.

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With the feeler gauge in the same location, gently push the compressor wheel away from the compressor housing, and measure the clearance between the compressor wheel and housing.

Record this clearance.

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Subtract the smaller clearance from the larger clearance. This is the radial bearing clearance.

Radial Bearing Clearance
mm in
0.15 MIN 0.006
0.64 MAX 0.025

Replace the turbocharger if the radial bearing clearance does not meet the specifications. Refer to Procedure 010-033 for the replacement procedure.

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Last Modified:  27-May-2003
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