ISM, ISMe, and QSM11 – 010-045   Turbocharger Oil Drain Line

WARNING  Batteries can emit explosive gases. To reduce the possibility of personal injury, always ventilate the compartment before servicing the batteries. To reduce the possibility of arcing, remove the negative (-) battery cable first and attach the negative (-) battery cable last.

• Disconnect the batteries. Refer to Procedure 013-009 in Section 13.

Use a second wrench to hold the oil drain line coupling while loosening line.

Remove the turbocharger oil drain line and discard the gasket.

WARNING  When using solvents, acids, or alkaline materials for cleaning, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for use. Wear goggles and protective clothing to reduce the possibility of personal injury.

WARNING  Wear appropriate eye and face protection when using compressed air. Flying debris and dirt can cause personal injury.

Clean the turbocharger oil drain lines with solvent.

Dry the line with compressed air.

Check the turbocharger oil lines for cracks or other damage. Replace if damage is found.

CAUTION  Do not bend or kink hose while tightening. Doing so can possibly damage line.

CAUTION  Check the face of oil supply fitting on engine and on turbocharger to ensure o-ring is in place and is not damaged. A damaged or missing o-ring will result in an oil leak.

Use a second wrench to hold the oil drain line coupling while tightening line.

Connect the bottom of drain tube to the block.

Install the turbocharger oil drain line with a new gasket.

• Connect the batteries. Refer to Procedure 013-009 in Section 13.
• Operate the engine and check for leaks.