EGR Valve: Service and Repair

EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE

Removal and Installation

1. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE TUBE.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE.

CAUTION: When the EGR tube is disconnected from the EGR valve a new EGR tube must be installed. The aluminum threads on the EGR valve must be inspected and a new EGR valve installed if the threads are damaged.




3. Remove the EGR valve.
1. Disconnect the vacuum line.
2. Remove the bolts.

NOTE: The EGR valve sealing surfaces are soft metals.

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
1. Carefully clean all sealing surfaces and install a new EGR valve gasket.