GLOSSARY

Term Definition
Bearing Housing The center section of a Turbocharger.
Burr A protruding, ragged edge raised on the surface of metal.
Compressor Housing The intake side of the Turbocharger.
Dial Calipers An instrument for measuring thicknesses and internal or external diameters inaccessible
to a scale.
Impeller A rotating device used to force air in a desired direction.
Nozzle Ring The sliding portion of the Turbocharger that changes the size of the volute exit area.
Changing the exit area affects both boost pressure and exhaust backpressure.
PC Personal Computer
Pneumatically Actuated Turbocharger Turbocharger that uses air to move the Variable Geometry Turbocharger Actuator.
QuickServe Online Cummins online service information system.
Sector Gear The gear used to move the Nozzle Ring.
Sector Gear Positioning Tool Tool used to lock the Sector Gear in place.
Sector Gear Travel Gauges Gauges used to check the travel range of the Sector Gear.
Shroud Gauge Tool Tool used to check the Nozzle Vanes for bending.
Turbine Housing The outlet of the Turbocharger.
Turbocharger Centrifugal air pump or blower driven by exhaust gas turbine. It fills the engine cylinders
with fresh air at a higher pressure than atmospheric.
Turbocharger Dataplate Identifying information for a turbocharger.
Turbocharger Oil Supply Line The Turbocharger Oil Supply Line carries oil to the turbocharger.
Vane A blade on the Nozzle Ring.
Variable Geometry Turbocharger A style of turbocharger that adjusts its exit volute area, thereby increasing backpressure
quickly, in the exhaust system.
VGT Variable Geometry Turbocharger
VGT Actuator The electronic actuator that controls the position of the variable geometry turbocharger
nozzle ring. This actuator receives a signal from the ECM.

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