PCV Valve: Description: 2.4L

The 2.4L 4-cylinder engine is equipped with a closed crankcase ventilation system and a Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.

This system consists of:

a PCV valve attached to the left/front side of the valve cover. See Fig 1. It is secured with 1 bolt. An o-ring is used to seal valve to valve cover. See Fig 2. Another type of threaded PCV valve may be used. See Fig 3.
the air cleaner housing
tubes and hoses to connect the system components.

Fig 1: PCV VALVE LOCATION - 2.4L

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1 - PCV VALVE

2 - HOSE

3 - MOUNTING BOLT

4 - VALVE COVER (LEFT SIDE)

Fig 2: PCV VALVE AND O-RING - 2.4L

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1 - PCV VALVE

2 - O-RING

3 - MOUNTING BOLT

Fig 3: PCV VALVE - 2.4L - THREADED

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1 - PCV VALVE (THREADED)

2 - VALVE COVER (LEFT SIDE)