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Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve: Service and Repair

POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE

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Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube from the PCV valve.

2. CAUTION: A new positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve must be installed if removed from the valve cover. During removal, damage will occur to the locking mechanism on the PCV valve.

NOTE: To install, apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seal.

Rotate the PCV valve counterclockwise and remove from the valve cover.
- Discard the PCV valve.

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.