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5 Maintenance / 5.5 Cleaning components mechanically

5.5.3 Cartridge group – General

CAUTION

Corrosion

If the cartridge group is not put into operation again immediately after

cleaning, parts may corrode.

u Re-install and use the cartridge group immediately after cleaning.

u Remove turbocharger from the engine (see chapter Removal and in-

stallation).

u Remove cartridge group (see chapter Disassembly and assembly).

First clean the compressor end and then the turbine end in accordance

with the following description.

5.5.4 Cleaning the cartridge group on the compressor end

CAUTION

Selection of the cleaning agent

Cleaning agents which contain chlorine attack metals.

u Use only pH-neutral cleaning agents which do not attack metals.

u Observe safety data sheet.

CAUTION

Water and contamination in the cartridge group

If water or contamination penetrates the cartridge group, this can im-

pair the function of the turbocharger and damage parts inside the cart-

ridge group.

u Make sure that no water or contamination can enter into the cart-

ridge group.

u Clean compressor wheel with a scouring cloth or soft brush soaked in

water with household cleaning agent. Do not use any wire brushes!

u Dry the compressor wheel and the gap between the compressor and

the bearing casing with a weak jet of compressed air.

u Lightly spray the gap between the compressor and the bearing casing

with penetrating oil.

u Dispose of contaminated water and cleaning agent in accordance

with the safety data sheet.

5.5.5 Cleaning the cartridge group on the turbine end

Soaking the contamination

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