EGR Valve: Service and Repair

EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE

Removal
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.







2. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve-to-exhaust manifold tube.
1. Remove the two differential pressure feedback EGR sensor hoses.
2. Disconnect the EGR valve tube fittings.







3. Disconnect the EGR valve vacuum hose.







4. Remove the two bolts and the EGR valve.
- Discard the gasket.

Installation

1. NOTE: The EGR valve sealing surfaces are soft metal.

Carefully clean both sealing surfaces.
- Install a new gasket.







2. Install the EGR valve.
- Tighten the bolts in two stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten the bolts an additional 90 degrees.







3. Connect the vacuum line







4. Connect the EGR tube fittings.
1. Connect the differential pressure feedback EGR sensor hoses.
2. Connect the EGR valve tube fittings.

5. Install the air cleaner outlet tube.