Turbo Charger removal

[tjm]

On a 2005 ram3500, can the turbo be removed without removing the exhaust manifold? I have the turbo/exhaust manifold nuts removed )). I still need about 2 more inches of drop. Drain pipe is out of the way. Do I have to remove the exhaust pipe from the support bracket and move it out of the way?

 

[Ozymandias]

Yes you need to let the downpipe down, take the 2 bolts out from the bellhousing.

Don't take the manifold out, Manifold & Turbo & PacBrake combined are to have to handle for a single person in the given location.
Been there tried that the first time.

 

[Darkbloodmon]

Flex the down pipe out the way, you can remove the turbo without the manifold or with it, I prefer to leave it on with the manifold. Install is easier without having to drop a turbo in the pick it up and start the nuts etc...

 

[tjm]

Thanks Gentleman, lowering the exhaust allowed me to wiggle it out. Turbo installed. Now to clean the intercooler and tubes.