EGR Valve: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT:
^ Do not try to disassemble the EGR valve. Service only as a complete assembly.
^ Carefully note the position of the EGR valve before removal. Do not rotate the EGR valve 180 degrees.

1. Remove the electrical connector.
2. Remove the valve to flange attaching bolts.

NOTE: The EGR valve is an electrical component. Soaking the EGR valve in a liquid cleaner or a solvent causes damage to the valve.

3. Remove the EGR valve.
4. Remove the flange gasket.
5. Clean the EGR valve gasket surface.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the new flange gasket
2. Install the linear EGR valve.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the valve to flange bolts.

Tighten
3.1. Tighten the bolts the first time tom 10 N.m (89 lb in) each.
3.2. Tighten the bolts a final time to 25 N.m (18 lb ft) each.

4. Install the electrical connector.