Removal (3.1L VIN V)
- Disconnect negative battery terminal. Drain coolant from radiator. Remove intercooler-to-intake manifold duct. Remove air cleaner-to-turbocharger duct at turbo unit.
- Remove air cleaner inlet duct assembly, air cleaner and intercooler duct at turbocharger. Remove turbocharger heat covers. Remove oxygen sensor.
- Disconnect coolant return line and oil supply line at turbocharger. Disconnect vacuum lines at turbocharger compressor outlet and actuator assembly.
- Remove wastegate actuator arm retaining clip and remove actuator arm from wastegate. Remove wastegate actuator from turbocharger. Remove cruise control servo and set aside.
- Remove turbocharger downpipe, coolant hose and oil drain hose. Remove exhaust crossover from turbocharger. Remove turbocharger assembly.
NOTE:
Each turbocharger has a unique sound or noise level when operating. If the sound cycles up and down, check for air restrictions in the intake tube and dirt build-up in the compressor housing/wheel. If a high pitched noise or whistle occurs, look for an inlet air or exhaust gas leak.