EGR Valve: Service and Repair

EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield, if necessary.
2. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (2) from the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve.




3. Remove the EGR bracket shield nuts.
4. Remove the EGR bracket shield.




5. Remove the EGR valve bolts.
6. Remove the EGR valve.
7. Remove and discard the EGR valve gasket.
8. Clean the EGR valve mounting surface.

IMPORTANT: Inspect the EGR passages in the water pump housing for deposits. Clean the EGR passages as needed.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install a NEW EGR gasket.
2. Install the EGR valve.
3. Install the EGR valve bolts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).




4. Install the EGR bracket shield.
5. Install the EGR bracket shield nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




6. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (2) to the EGR valve.
7. Install the fuel injector sight shield, if necessary.