Positive Crankcase Ventilation: Service and Repair

Positive Crankcase Ventilation ( PCV ) Valve

Removal

The Positive Crankcase (PCV) valve is located under the intake manifold on the right bank of the engine.






1. Loosen the hose clamp (2) from air inlet tube (1). Position the tube (1) away from the throttle body.
2. Remove the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve tube.






3. Remove the PCV hose (2) from valve (1).

Note: The upper intake manifold just needs to be loosened and position aside enough to gain access to the PCV.

4. Loosen the intake manifold bolts and position the intake manifold aside enough to gain access to the PCV valve.






5. Remove the PCV valve (2) from the cylinder cover (1).

Installation






1. Install Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve (2) to cylinder cover (1).
2. Install the intake manifold.






3. Install the PCV hose (2) to PCV valve.
4. Install the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve tube.






5. Install the air hose (2) to throttle body. Tighten Clamp (2).